How to keep your power bill down this winter
According to Consumer NZ, 20% of Kiwis struggle with power bills, prompting extreme cost-cutting. Electricity prices rose 9% recently. Expert Paul Fuge advises using time-of-use plans to save around 20% by shifting energy consumption to off-peak hours, especially for hot water. Modern appliances are more efficient, but avoid completely switching off hot water cylinders to prevent health risks.
