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Power consumers pay dearly
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`They (power price rises) have been quite dramatic and way ahead
of inflation.'
- David Russell
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CONSUMER INERTIA is contributing to Kiwis paying thousands of
dollars more for power than they should.
A survey by Consumer magazine has found domestic power prices have
soared. Wellington and Christchurch were worst hit, with a massive
42% rise in power prices since 2003; Dunedin recorded a 33% increase,
while Auckland's prices rose by an average...
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