[Scoop note: releases for each region are below.]]
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $400 for some Northland residents
Consumers from Northland visited the What’s My Number website more than 2,400 times during winter to check if they could
get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $131 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 3,324 actual switches in Northland
and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in Northland, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$268.14Medium households of 3-4 people$142.79Small households of 1-2 people$95.14Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $500 for some Auckland residents
Consumers from the Auckland region visited the What’s My Number website more than 16,000 times during winter to check if
they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $136 per
annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $500 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 29,173 actual switches in the
Auckland region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Auckland region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$184.28Medium households of 3-4 people$154.34Small households of 1-2 people$108.07Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $400 for some Waikato residents
Consumers from the Waikato region visited the What’s My Number website more than 3,700 times during winter to check if
they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $185 per
annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of more than $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 11,414 actual switches in the
Waikato region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Waikato region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$264.69Medium households of 3-4 people$206.87Small households of 1-2 people$150.28Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $400 for some Taupo residents
Consumers from the Taupo region visited the What’s My Number website more than 550 times during winter to check if they
could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $245.11 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 96,407 actual switches nationally
over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Taupo region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$463.56Medium households of 3-4 people$279.75Small households of 1-2 people$199.53Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $400 for some Hawke’s Bay residents
Consumers from the Hawke’s Bay region visited the What’s My Number website more than 2,900 times during winter to check
if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $154.24
per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 2,657 actual switches in the Hawke’s
Bay region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Hawke’s Bay region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$238.44Medium households of 3-4 people$166.88Small households of 1-2 people$122.40Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $300 for some Taranaki residents
Consumers from the Taranaki region visited the What’s My Number website more than 1,300 times during winter to check if
they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $186.12 per
annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $300 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 4,224 actual switches in the
Taranaki region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Taranaki region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$276.01Medium households of 3-4 people$207.64Small households of 1-2 people$151.07Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $300 for some Whanganui residents
Consumers from the Whanganui region visited the What’s My Number website more than 550 times during winter to check if
they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $193 per
annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $300 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 96,407 actual switches nationally
over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Whanganui region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$275.56Medium households of 3-4 people$236.17Small households of 1-2 people$154.10Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $400 for some Manawatu and Tararua residents
Consumers from the Manawatu and Tararua region visited the What’s My Number website more than 1,700 times during winter
to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at
$196.56 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 96,407 actual switches nationally
over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Manawatu and Tararua region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$273.83Medium households of 3-4 people$225.35Small households of 1-2 people$161.90Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $400 for some Kapiti and Horowhenua residents
Consumers from the Kapiti and Horowhenua region visited the What’s My Number website more than 1,000 times during winter
to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at
$177.36 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 96,407 actual switches nationally
over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Kapiti and Horowhenua region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$322.58Medium households of 3-4 people$201.84Small households of 1-2 people$143.85Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of over $300 for some Wairarapa residents
Consumers from the Wairarapa region visited the What My Number website more than 650 times during winter to check if
they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $172.61 per
annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $300 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 10,604 actual switches in the
Wellington regions, including the Wairarapa area and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Wairarapa region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$308.81Medium households of 3-4 people$179.93Small households of 1-2 people$143.77Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of over $300 for some Westland residents
Consumers from the Westland region visited the What’s My Number website more than 250 times during winter to check if
they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $160 per
annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $300 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 96,407 actual switches nationally
over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Westland region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$306.87Medium households of 3-4 people$168.99Small households of 1-2 people$126.21Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $400 for some Nelson residents
Consumers from Nelson visited the What’s My Number website more than 750 times during winter to check if they could get
a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $283.92 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 976 actual switches in Nelson and
96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Nelson region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$387.13Medium households of 3-4 people$315.96Small households of 1-2 people$245.78Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $400 for some Marlborough residents
Consumers from the Marlborough region visited the What’s My Number website more than 1,000 times during winter to check
if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $183.91
per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 936 actual switches in the
Marlborough region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Marlborough region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$346.96Medium households of 3-4 people$212.27Small households of 1-2 people$147.33Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $500 for some Canterbury residents
Consumers from the Canterbury region visited the What’s My Number website more than 10,000 times during winter to check
if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $178.24
per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $500 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 11,291 actual switches in the
Canterbury region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Canterbury region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$289.59Medium households of 3-4 people$194.29Small households of 1-2 people$135.00Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $500 for some Otago residents
Consumers from the Otago region visited the What’s My Number website more than 4,300 times during winter to check if
they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $171 per
annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $500 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 4,656 actual switches in the Otago
region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Otago region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$264.97Medium households of 3-4 people$196.34Small households of 1-2 people$135.43Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November 2014
Potential electricity savings of $400 for some Southland residents
Consumers from the Southland region visited the What’s My Number website more than 2,000 times during winter to check if
they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $176 per
annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated
savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity
Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs.
Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that
families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average
for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 2,215 actual switches in the
Southland region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the
best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company
for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands
by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Average estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the Southland region, based on household size.
Household sizeAverage estimated savings identifiedLarge households of 5 or more people$255.96Medium households of 3-4 people$221.41Small households of 1-2 people$125.41Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school