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New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsAnnual levy rates calculated for 2025/26
The Electricity Authority's annual levy rates have been calculated for the financial year ending 30 June 2026, in accordance with regulation 7 of the Electrici…
Electricity Authority appoints Daylight to deliver new comparison and switching service
The Electricity Authority has appointed innovative technology and creative studio Daylight to develop a new energy comparison and switching service.
Trading futures on the ASX? Make sure that all information is being submitted
The Authority is reminding all participants of their obligations under clause 13.236AA of the Electricity Industry Participation Code, which relates to the pro…
Our projects
View all projectsEnergy Competition Task Force
Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.
Evolving multiple trading and switching
Introducing multiple traders at a property and an operational review of industry switching processes.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Industry
Setting and enforcing the Code
We set the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 - the rules that govern nearly every aspect of New Zealand's electricity industry.
It's each industry participant’s responsibility to comply with industry regulations and the Code, but we're here to support and advise.
We monitor and enforce the rules so that participants operate on a level playing field and consumers are treated fairly.
Data and insights
