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Compare every Nau Mai Ra electricity plan currently on the market: tariff structure, contract length, exit fees, renewable share, solar buy-back and what each plan suits best. Data refreshed daily from the Selectra Energy-Core API.

Nau Mai Ra is one of the licensed electricity retailers operating in New Zealand, regulated by the Electricity Authority. On this page you will find every Nau Mai Ra plan currently published in our comparator, with the tariff structure, fees, conditions and target audience for each one. Use it to understand what Nau Mai Ra actually charges before you call them or sign up online.

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Nau Mai Ra plans in detail

Every Nau Mai Ra plan, decoded card by card.

Contract length, exit fees, tariff structure, who each plan suits best — straight from Nau Mai Ra's published terms, with zero marketing spin.

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Same or Less

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no fixed term

Who this plan suits best

Same or Less suits households that prefer a simple anytime rate and a personalised quote to match or beat what they currently pay, without the need to chase time‑of‑use windows. It can be a fit for small families or larger households that use power across the day and want straightforward budgeting via weekly direct debit. It may also appeal to customers who value broad eligibility (no credit checks), and who like the ability to direct a portion of their bill to a kaupapa (cause). EV owners or solar users who can take advantage of strong off‑peak or export‑buyback incentives might find more specialised TOU or EV‑focused plans elsewhere more cost‑effective; however, if shifting usage is difficult, a competitive anytime quote under Same or Less could still be appropriate.

Plan conditions at a glance

  • Pricing is personalised: you receive an address‑based quote to ensure you pay the same or less than your current provider.
  • Payment method: weekly direct debit by default; alternative arrangements may be discussed during sign‑up.
  • Eligibility: open to all customers in available service areas; Nau Mai Rā states it does not run credit checks.
  • Electricity only: the offer does not include gas; you may keep your gas with your current supplier if applicable.
  • Regional availability: service is being rolled out across selected regions; confirm that your address is currently supported.
  • Social impact: by default, a portion of each paid electricity bill is directed to a kaupapa (cause) via Nau Mai Rā’s Whānau Fund at no extra cost; customers can select their preferred kaupapa in the dashboard.
  • No published fixed‑term commitment or early termination fee is stated online for Same or Less; confirm any contract terms and fees in your quote or welcome information.
  • Rates, daily charges, fees, and any changes are communicated directly; request written confirmation of current prices, how changes are notified, and effective dates before switching.

Promotions and discounts

As at 3 November 2025, there are no publicly advertised time-limited discounts, free-power periods, welcome credits, or bundle promotions specific to the Same or Less electricity offer from Nau Mai Rā. The brand promise focuses on matching or beating what you currently pay, rather than running promotional giveaways. Eligibility to join is broad: Nau Mai Rā states it does not run credit checks, and accepts customers in the regions where service is available. Pricing is provided via an address-based quote or by contacting the provider directly, and a portion of each paid bill is directed to a customer-selected kaupapa (cause) at no extra cost to the customer. If you’ve seen a promotion elsewhere or are in a partner programme, confirm the details directly with Nau Mai Rā before switching.

How Nau Mai Ra can change this plan's price

Nau Mai Rā does not publish a formal ‘price update clause’ online for Same or Less. In practice, the provider issues personalised rates via its address-based quote tool or by phone, and any future changes are typically communicated directly to customers. Drivers that commonly lead NZ retailers to adjust prices include changes to local lines/distribution charges, metering costs, wholesale energy costs, regulatory settings, and GST. Because notice periods and effective dates for Nau Mai Rā are not stated publicly, ask for written confirmation of (1) how you will be notified of any price changes, (2) the minimum notice period before changes take effect, and (3) whether you have any right to exit without fee if prices change.

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Frequently asked questions

The Selectra expert answers your questions about electricity rates

  • Fixed rate: your unit price stays the same for the duration of the contract.
  • Variable rate: the retailer can adjust the unit rate at any time, with at least 30 days' notice. Prices broadly follow wholesale electricity costs.
  • Time-of-use: the unit price changes by period of the day — cheaper overnight and during off-peak hours, more expensive at peak times (typically 7-9am and 5-9pm).
  • Spot pricing: the unit price tracks the half-hourly wholesale market. Households with flexible usage can save when prices are low, but they are exposed to spikes during cold snaps or supply shortages.

The daily fixed charge covers the cost of staying connected to the grid: network maintenance, the lines from the street to your meter and the metering equipment itself. It is billed for every day you hold an active connection, regardless of how many kWh you use.

Households using less than 8,000 kWh per year (9,000 kWh in the lower South Island) may qualify for a low-fixed-charge tariff: a smaller daily fee paired with a slightly higher unit rate. This option is being phased out by April 2027, but it is still available today and is usually a good fit for small homes and singles.

Each part of New Zealand is served by its own local lines company (Vector in Auckland, Wellington Electricity, Powerco, Aurora, Orion and more). Each lines company sets its own delivery charges based on the cost of maintaining its network — and those costs vary widely:

  • Rural and low-density networks (East Coast, West Coast, parts of Otago) cost more per customer to maintain than dense urban ones.
  • Networks with significant underground cabling (central Auckland, Wellington CBD) are more expensive to upgrade but suffer fewer storm outages.
  • South Island networks pass through hydro-rich generation regions, which can lower the wholesale component on some plans.

For these reasons, a customer in Dunedin can pay a different rate from a customer in Hamilton on the same Nau Mai Ra plan.

Comparing electricity plans is not just about the headline rate. Before signing, check:

  • Unit rate (¢ / kWh): what you pay for each unit of electricity. Lower is better.
  • Daily charge (¢ / day): a fixed cost added every day, regardless of usage.
  • Discounts: prompt-payment, direct-debit and online-billing discounts can knock 1-3% off the total.
  • Contract term and exit fees: open-term plans are usually free to leave. Fixed-term plans may charge a break fee.
  • Plan extras: free-power hours, EV night rates, solar buy-back, broadband bundle discounts.

Always cross-check your offer against several retailers using your real ICP and a 12-month consumption history before signing — the headline rate alone never tells the full story.

Under the standard terms used by most New Zealand retailers, variable rates and daily charges can be adjusted at any time, with at least 30 days' written notice to the customer. Notice is usually sent by email, on the bill, or via the customer portal. This 30-day minimum is industry practice rather than a hard statutory rule, so always check the price-change clause printed on the plan terms.

Fixed-term plans are different: the unit rate and daily charge are locked in for the duration of the contract (typically 12, 24 or 36 months). If you do not switch or renegotiate at the end of the term, you are usually moved onto the retailer's standard variable rate.