The Greens are calling on the Government to use their influence as majority shareholders in Meridian Energy, Mercury and Genesis Energy to bring power prices down ahead of winter.⁠ ⁠ In a letter sent to Energy Minister Simeon Brown and Finance Minister Nicola Willis, the co-leaders pointed to the extent of Kiwis’ hardship.⁠ ⁠ “Electricity prices have increased 12% in the last 12 months, the largest single contributor to annual inflation. Consumer NZ estimated at least another 5% increase in powe