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Powerbill.co.nz
Vol. I No. 1
15 Jul 2026

What is really on
your power bill?

An honest, appliance by appliance estimate of the monthly cost of running a New Zealand home, calculated against current MBIE regional pricing.

In this issue
  • i. Pick a region
  • ii. Tick your appliances
  • iii. Read the ledger
SectionI.Pricing & region
Day rate
38.5c/kWh
Night rate
23.1c/kWh
Fixed
included in rate
Quick start
SectionII.Your appliances
Tick what you have
Add your ownCustom entry

Wattage figures from Consumer NZ, EECA Genless and Frugal Kiwi. Regional pricing from MBIE Quarterly Survey of Domestic Electricity Prices (QSDEP) (qsdep-report-15-may-2026.xlsx, last updated 2026-05-15). The calculator is free, NZ-only, and does not record any data about you.

SectionIV.Browse the directory

Power prices by region

The MBIE retail rate, typical household costs and local retailers for the main centres. Every region's rate is in the calculator's picker above.

Powerbill.co.nz · Aotearoa

Appliance wattages and usage defaults from Consumer NZ, EECA Genless and Frugal Kiwi. Regional pricing from the MBIE Quarterly Survey of Domestic Electricity Prices (QSDEP). Estimates only - check your own plan and meter for exact costs.

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