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NZCTU Pushes for Public Electricity Ownership to Cut Bills
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU) advocates public ownership of electricity system to lower bills and boost manufacturing.
- It would use government dividends from gentailers to buy remaining shares.
- The Alliance Party backs the policy, criticizes privatization's costs.
- Commerce Commission approves a 10-year energy reserve by retailers, including Rankine Unit 2 at Huntly Power Station; decision by February 2026.
