Paul Fuge
Paul Fuge is the general manager of Powerswitch, a platform that provides consumers with information about electricity prices and options in New Zealand. He has been actively involved in discussions surrounding the factors influencing power bills, particularly the impact of distribution costs on regional pricing variations.
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Recent news mentions
Paul Fuge said households could reduce costs and ensure they were on the right plan by checking Powerswitch.
Northland fuel and power pain: Practical ways to boost home resilience
New Zealand· 2026-05-29
Powerswitch manager Paul Fuge told The Front Page that bills are rising because of an increase in lines charges.
Rising power costs: Simple switches that could save households hundreds – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Consumer NZ’s Powerswitch manager, Paul Fuge, agreed, saying disconnecting a vulnerable household that could not pay was disproportionate and harmful.
Top power company moves to stop disconnecting customers in hardship - Power to the People, part 3New Zealand· 2025-07-29
Paul Fuge, the Powerswitch manager, emphasized that it should not be a customer’s responsibility to understand the market to decide on the best plan.
Could you get a cheaper plan for electricity? Most companies won’t tell - Power to the People, part 2New Zealand· 2025-07-28
Paul Fuge is the Powerswitch manager at Consumer NZ, discussing the impact of energy prices on households.
As Kiwis battle rising electricity bills, campaigners call for change – Power to the People, part 1New Zealand· 2025-07-27
Paul Fuge tells Ryan Bridge about tips and tricks to avoid the winter electricity bill shock.
Consumer NZ’s advice as temperatures plunge and power bills surgeNew Zealand· 2025-06-10
Paul Fuge is the general manager of Powerswitch who discussed the cost of getting power to people's homes.
Is your power bill ‘average’? - New Zealand NewsNew Zealand· 2025-04-29