It is expected to add about 6% to household energy prices and 9% for most businesses but will help the economy in the long run, according to Pete Hodgson, the minister responsible for climate change policy.

• 气候变迁政策的部长彼特?何特森表示，新税上路后，预计家用能源帐单将会多出大约6%25，多数公司的能源帐单则是9%25，但是长远来看，对纽西兰的经济会有正面影响。