Electricity sector break-up won’t make power cheaper – Bridget Abernethy

Opinion byBridget AbernethyNZ Herald·31 Aug, 2026 03:56 AM4 mins to readBridget Abernethy is the chief executive of The Electricity Retailers’ and Generators’ Association of New Zealand (ERGANZ).Affordable power for Kiwis needs stability, not a market split. Photo / Getty ImagesThere’s been no shortage of public debate about New Zealand’s energy future, including changes that could be made to the sector. I understand why. Kiwi homes and businesses are facing cost of living pressures across the board and politicians are about to head on to the campaign trail. Energy is