29 Apr 2021

Pensioners cutting costs to pay for winter power - Grey Power

From Morning Report, 6:44 am on 29 April 2021

Winter is just around the corner and some pensioners are already thinking about what they can cut back on so they can pay their power bills.

The winter energy payment for people on benefits and superannuation kicks in on Saturday, but advocates say some people will still struggle to heat their homes.

Grey Power Central Otago president Margaret Hill told social issues reporter Sarah Robson it's a stressful time for many older people.