Meridian Energy says household electricity bills could increase by up to seven percent this year, driven largely by rising lines and transmission charges rather than wholesale energy costs.
The company reported a half-year profit of $227 million after a loss the previous year, with chief executive Mike Roan stating that regulated infrastructure costs set by the Commerce Commission were higher than expected and would continue flowing through to consumers over coming years.
While Meridian says energy price increases remain close to inflation and the company has worked to cushion customers from volatility, network-related charges must largely be passed on.
Roan said government plans to introduce liquefied natural gas imports, alongside existing reserves and demand-response measures, should help reduce electricity supply risks during dry years, with forward wholesale power prices already easing as new investment and generation projects progress toward Meridian’s target of multiple developments under construction by 2030.
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The effects as what happened in europe by installing windmills & solar that fails to deliver while not making more dams or other reliable sources of generation our power bills will increase every year by larger percentages,great
Imagine waste to energy and widespread adoption of household solar both of which would remove the need for those horrible wind farms while reducing the demand for landfill.
Yet somehow somewhere the government stepped in and viewed things through the lens of the company waste management and thought their might be a negative impact on their business….never mind the lack of competition and harm it’s doing to this economy
This govt, like the previous govt is pursuing the unaffordable green energy delusion in the name of Net Zero. Luxon and his climate alarmist, Simon Watt, are all in copying the very same disastrous experiment in the Uk, Germany, where power is so expensive that pensioners freeze to death. These destructive policies are well supported by the corrupt MSM who have made it their mission to corrupt its audience with pure propaganda. It’s a giant Con Job.
Too right, and the extortion money, err profit lands in the hands of stockholders i.e. international investors, who no doubt find ways to reward thejr henchmen.
People WAKE UP!
“People Wake Up” should be a catch cry for sanity. However a very large section of our population are too docile to think for them selves after being subjected to their daily dose of propaganda from our Govt sponsored corrupt MSM.
Just another player in the Corporate Fascist Agenda to deliberately impoverish (wealth transfer) we the people of the Collect West.
Ban lpg stoves and water heaters and bar heaters in new homes, sell the dream of ev’s being cheap when there just poisoning the planet and once your all reliant on power… Boom up it goes
The goal is that we cry out for alternative means of generating electricity, after which the “powers that be” will try to control the narrative and propaganda so that the people settle for what earns the globalists the most money and control
How can network costs rise when the network and it’s primary infrastructure is already in place???
Maintenance is routine, and the only facet of that to rise is paying the workers a livable wage.
How many utility companied will continue to be allowed to rip us off while their CEO’s get millions of dollars in salaries, pay-offs, and golden handshakes while they plan their exit when World War Three goes nuclear?
No, this situation is reflective of the pigs raiding the trough before they are led-off to the slaughterhouse or in the case of human pigs, to their D,U.M.B.S.
Thej will continue to allow to rip us off until The People are WAKING UP and have a serious reflection on they voting habits.
Yep, the slithering corporate-heads of the nz power conglomerate gotta double their property portfolios in the seychelles and bahamas somehow
Meanwhile we have had the most unscheduled power outages in the past year while paying ~$1000 per month
Don’t pay your power bills the people are the problem when everything goes up you keep paying up,for f*** sake enough is enough we are not paying any more rises .Have a look at what you pay at the supermarket how do you think they get away with it by you paying what they want.Safety in numbers SAY NO.
Thej will continue to allow to rip us off until The People are WAKING UP and have a serious reflection on they voting habits.
Bring back coal, best for really cold parts of the country.
China is massively investing in coal fired energy plants as they gear up building solar panels and windmills for the delusional Westerners. You just can’t make this shit up.
New Zealand: Vote NZ Loyal or Surrender Your Future
February 8, 2026 Published by Kelvyn Alp
It’s time to stop playing the fool in a rigged game. For decades, we’ve been sold a bill of goods by career politicians who promise the world and deliver nothing but division, debt, and decline. The evidence is staring you in the face: skyrocketing living costs, eroded freedoms, and a nation slipping further into the grip of global elites. If you’re tired of this charade, there’s only one real choice – vote in a New Zealand Loyal government. This isn’t about empty slogans or feel-good rhetoric; it’s about reclaiming our sovereignty with concrete, achievable solutions that put Kiwis first. Here’s why NZ Loyal isn’t just another party – it’s the only force capable of dismantling the broken system and building a prosperous, unified New Zealand.
First, let’s dismantle the absurdity of our so-called “democracy.” Why on earth does any nation need opposition parties? If elected representatives were truly working in the best interests of all people – prioritizing health, education, security, and prosperity – who could possibly oppose that? The very existence of opposition exposes the scam: modern politics is nothing more than combative entertainment, a scripted wrestling match designed to distract you while the real power brokers laugh all the way to the bank. We hear endless drivel about “raising the standard of living,” as if the state has the divine right to dictate what’s “good enough” for you and your family. Meanwhile, politicians feather their own nests with fat salaries, perks, and insider deals. Quality of life? Forget it – that would mean empowering people to thrive on their own terms, not scraping by on government handouts. NZ Loyal cuts through this nonsense by eliminating political parties altogether. Direct representation is the way forward: elect individuals accountable to their electorates, with the right of recall at any time if they fail to perform or act in your best interests. No more party loyalty over people loyalty.
True democracy has been hijacked and twisted into mob rule, where the loudest voices or manipulated majorities steamroll individual rights. That’s not freedom; that’s tyranny by majority. A constitutional republic is the superior model, and NZ Loyal will deliver it. We’ll enshrine a written constitution that protects and holds inviolable all inalienable rights and freedoms – life, liberty, property, speech, and self-determination. Government overreach? It becomes impossible. Any policy or law that transgresses these rights gets struck down immediately, no debates, no loopholes. Look at history: no New Zealand government to date has ever challenged the status quo or worked genuinely for the benefit of Kiwis. They’ve all bowed to international pressures, sold out our resources, and piled on regulations that strangle innovation. NZ Loyal changes that by putting power back where it belongs – with the people.
Take our economy, for starters. NZ Loyal’s policies aren’t pie-in-the-sky wishlists; they’re practical solutions with clear paths to implementation. By reclaiming the country’s right to create and issue its own coin, credit, and currency, we sever the chains of predatory international banking cartels. No more paying tribute to foreign lenders who print money out of thin air and saddle us with endless debt. This isn’t radical – it’s reclaiming what’s ours, just as sovereign nations should. We’ll eliminate all taxes and replace them with a flat 1% financial transaction fee across the board. This starves the financial leeches – those middlemen who produce nothing of value but position themselves to manipulate markets and skim profits through skullduggery. Banks, speculators, and hedge funds? They’ll either adapt to a fair system or fade away. The revenue generated will fund essential services without punishing productivity. It’s simple, transparent, and impossible to evade, ensuring everyone contributes proportionally without the IRD-style harassment we endure now.
And binding citizens-initiated referendums? They’ll only be valid under NZ Loyal when the people have full comprehension of the issue, with all sides presented fairly and without bias. No more rushed votes on complex matters manipulated by media spin. We’ll also eradicate all race-based or special interest politics and programs – treat everyone as equal New Zealanders, not divided tribes fighting for scraps. This levels the playing field and fosters true unity.
Why only NZ Loyal? Because the people behind it are determined, steadfast in their beliefs, and genuinely committed to ensuring New Zealand remains under the control of New Zealanders. No globalist agendas, no corporate puppets – just patriots ready to fight for our future. All other parties have failed spectacularly; the proof is everywhere. Housing unaffordability, healthcare waitlists, environmental degradation, youth despair – the list goes on, and it’s worsening daily. More people feel the pinch every year, yet the establishment parties recycle the same failed ideas. They’ve had their chance; now it’s time for real change.
This isn’t optional, New Zealand. Voting NZ Loyal isn’t just a preference – it’s a necessity if you want a nation where freedom thrives, prosperity is shared, and government serves the people, not the other way around. Anything less is surrender. Stand up, vote Loyal, and take back what’s yours. The alternative? More of the same decay. The choice is clear, and it’s unarguable.
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Kelvyn Alp is the Leader of New Zealand Loyal.
Well done, Michelle; and welcome to the NZ Loyal Party!
Good info, ty
What a sick joke. NZers need to be made aware we are being totally ripped off by Govt and monopolies. Ideological stupidity in the form of endless waves of paid propaganda has the less analytical among us scared to death. We have been manipulated to despair and fight one another – remember the Stuff article “How to speak to an anti-vaxer?” – with capital interests laughing all the way to the bank.
The question is – are the sheeple strong enough to fight? It takes courage and grit. These mental strengths are in short supply.
The upcoming seven trillion dollar “refurbishment” bill for the now creaking disintegrating lovely-lichen- covered planet-saving windmill atrocity can be happily not mentioned during the eye-darting CEO’s wonderful “presentation” during their next secret locked-door “corporate boardroom meeting”…