EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 8 MIN
Big energy users say power prices need to hold steady this winter
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A group of big energy consumers says power prices need to hold steady this winter with businesses already shouldering cost increases driven by war in the Middle East. The Major Electricity Users Group includes Fonterra and meat exporter ANZCO, Woolworths and Datagrid. Together the members account for more than a quarter of New Zealand's energy use. Chair of the Major Electricity Users group, John Harbord spoke to Lisa Owen.
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A group of big energy consumers says power prices need to hold steady this winter with businesses already shouldering cost increases driven by war in the Middle East. The Major Electricity Users Group includes Fonterra and meat exporter ANZCO, Woolworths and Datagrid. Together the members account for more than a quarter of New Zealand's energy use. Chair of the Major Electricity Users group, John Harbord spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Big energy users say power prices need to hold steady this winter
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