调查显示,90%的新西兰小企业在能源成本不断上涨方面挣扎,敦促政府采取行动。 Survey shows 90% of NZ small businesses struggle with rising energy costs, urging government action.

奥克兰工商会和北方基础设施论坛的一项调查显示,新西兰90%的中小企业都在为能源成本的上涨而挣扎,其中一半企业发现能源成本的上涨令人高度关切。 A survey by the Auckland Business Chamber and Northern Infrastructure Forum reveals that 90% of New Zealand's small and medium-sized businesses are struggling with rising energy costs, with half finding it highly concerning. 为了应付这种情况,52%的人提高了价格,25%的人削减了生产,20%的人推迟投资。 To cope, 52% have raised prices, 25% have cut production, and 20% have deferred investments. 由于担心受到能源供应商的报复,这些企业不愿意公开解决这些问题。 The businesses are hesitant to publicly address these issues due to fear of retaliation from energy suppliers. 75%以上的受访者敦促政府优先考虑能源成本问题,商会和国家综合投资框架为此提出了10点行动计划。 Over 75% of respondents urge the government to prioritize energy cost issues, and the Chamber and NIF have proposed a 10-point action plan in response.