Written by Giles Dexter
Households could get cheaper, more flexible power deals as National proposes new rules to boost competition and rein in network charges.
The move is likely to keep rents steadier and has eased fears investors would face higher costs under Labour's tax plan.
Existing ratepayers could be spared higher bills as councils prepare to shift more of the cost of new housing infrastructure onto developers from 2029.
The plan faces an uncertain path in Parliament, with coalition partners ACT and New Zealand First refusing support for the under-16s ban.
