Ezra Hiriwani, co-founder of Nau Mai Rā says it's time for systemic change and to spread awareness of people living in power poverty. Photo: Action StationEzra Hiriwani, co-founder of Nau Mai Rā says it's time for systemic change and to spread awareness of people living in power poverty. Photo: Action StationNew Zealand's first Māori-owned electricity retailer Nau Mai Rā has launched a petition, urging power generators and Government to provide better electricity outcomes for vulnerable communities. Co-founder Ezra Hiriwani said it's time to make systemic change and spread awareness about the proportion of New Zealanders living in power poverty. "Power poverty is defined as a household spending more than 10 per cent of their income on power," he said.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 07, 2021 00:56 UTC