Split up the electricity "gentailers"
What it actually does
NZ First's main March 2026 state-of-the-nation policy was an overhaul of the electricity sector, including Shane Jones's push to restructure the market by separating the generation and retail arms of the large "gentailer" power companies. The party has given limited detail on how it would work.
Source: The Spinoff · 2026-03
The Trump take
“Break up the power companies? Hmm, sounds a little socialist, a little Bernie. But if it gives you cheaper electricity for beautiful clean coal, maybe. Maybe.”parody
Why it scored this way
Deals & property
Forced restructuring of private and listed companies
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Dislikes it
Red tape
Heavy state intervention in the power market
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