Kimberley O'Sullivan
Kimberley O'Sullivan is a professor at the University of Otago, specializing in the impact of energy disconnections on vulnerable populations. She has been a vocal advocate for the importance of maintaining access to essential services like electricity, particularly for households facing economic hardship. O'Sullivan argues that disconnection fees and practices disproportionately harm those already experiencing financial stress, emphasizing the need for more compassionate policies within the energy sector.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,695 | $210,000 | 161$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 3,695 | $210,000 | 161$ |
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New Zealand:
University of Otago professor Kimberley O’Sullivan told the Herald disconnection fees were 'really problematic' and further hurt people in hardship.
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