The Govt collects dividends from our power bills.

A QUESTION OF BALANCE

The Crown plays multiple roles:
• Owner (receives dividends) 
• Rule-maker (sets policy) 
• Overseer (regulates the system) 

That combination makes transparency critical.

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WHAT’S BEEN DONE

A formal request has now been made under the Official Information Act asking:

• How dividend levels are decided 
• Whether electricity pricing is influenced by revenue targets 
• What impact pricing has on affordability and hardship 

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WHY THIS NOTICE

This isn’t about accusations.

It’s about clarity.

New Zealanders deserve to understand:
• How essential services are priced 
• Where the money goes 
• Whether the system is fair 

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Once responses are received, the findings will be reviewed and shared.

If there is nothing to be concerned about, that will be clear.

If there are issues — those will also be made visible.

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Because at the end of the day:

Electricity is not optional. 
And transparency shouldn’t be either.