14 October 2004
Contact Now In Westland As Nationwide Rollout Continues
Residential electricity consumers in Westland now have greater choice in their energy retailer with the entry of Contact
Energy to the region. The company is expanding its coverage nationwide to offer service to every part of the country.
Contact Energy General Manager Trading Steve Cross said Contact was delighted to provide greater choice to Westland
electricity consumers.
“Contact’s entry to Westland demonstrates our commitment to enhancing competition in the retail electricity market.
“Some 9,900 homes in Westland now have added choice in their electricity retailer, including the ability to collect
FlyBuys points on their bill. Contact is the only electricity retailer to offer FlyBuys.
“Residential customers who want more information on switching to Contact should call 0800 80 9000 or visit our website
www.mycontact.co.nz.”
Contact’s retail offer extends to all residential customers in the Westland area, including Greymouth and Hokitika.
Contact is planning to launch retail service in Buller next month, after which it will offer retail electricity service
to the entire West Coast and South Island.
Mr Cross said the company would be rolling out to the few remaining areas in the country where Contact does not yet
offer service to residential customers.
“As one of the country’s leading energy retailers, committed to a competitive market for electricity, we want to be
present and actively seek customers in Westland and throughout the country.”
“Over coming months we will be launching retail offers to people in Buller, King Country and Bay of Plenty. Since
April’s announcement that Contact intends to provide nationwide coverage, we have already launched retail service in
Waipa, Marlborough, Central Hawkes Bay, Southern Hawkes Bay, Wairoa and from today, Westland.
“When completed, these moves will mean Contact Energy will retail electricity to households throughout the entire
country, providing choice to every residential electricity consumer,” said Mr Cross.
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