The Electricity Authority has put a temporary block on bulk low-price power deals.

It means power companies won't be to do cheap deals to supply more than 150 megawatts of power, without approval.

The EA says it's a win for consumers.

Consumer Advocacy Council chair Deborah Hart joined Kate Hawkesby.

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The Electricity Authority has put a temporary block on bulk low-price power deals.
It means power companies won't be to do cheap deals to supply more than 150 megawatts of power, without approval.
The EA says it's a win for consumers.
Consumer Advocacy Council chair Deborah Hart joined Kate Hawkesby.
LISTEN ABOVE

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