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Updated guidelines on Code exemptions to support industry trials
Some new ideas or innovations can’t be trialled within the existing regulatory environment, and a temporary exemption from rules in the Electricity Industry Pa…
Industry exercise tests response to electricity shortfall
Thank you to everyone who took part in our Industry Exercise. Control room operators, communications and customer teams came together this month to work throug…
Improving visibility of generation investment
We are working to improve the information available on the pipeline of new developments of renewable generation and large-scale load. As demand for electricity…
Stress test scenarios unchanged
The stress test notice issued in January 2021 remains current and will apply for July to September 2024. There is no change from the previous quarter. The st…
Call for nominations for the Distribution Connection Pricing Technical Group
We’re calling for nominations for members of the newly formed Distribution Connection Pricing Technical Group. This group is being set up to support the develo…
Senior Advisor /Advisor opportunity
We are looking for an Advisor or Senior Advisor to join our Strategy, Planning and Performance team to support the delivery of our planning and accountability …
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Wind power sets new records
Several new wind farms connected to the grid and started operating this year – Turitea, Kaiwera Downs and Harapiki. Find out how this has increased capacity and set new records for wind generation.
Registry web API - Updates on participant's systems integration
On 5 June 2024 the registry’s new API production endpoints will be activated. This means the system will move away from the existing XML format to a JSON proto…
How the HVDC balances electricity supply and demand
Electricity supply and demand differ across New Zealand’s two main islands. The South Island has abundant hydro generation, while the North Island is more popu…
Authority seeks views on preliminary UTS decision
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking feedback on its preliminary decision that an undesirable trading situation arose following a recent High Cour…
Distribution pricing reform next steps
We’ve published an update on the key areas of focus for our work on distribution pricing reform. The paper provides a detailed outline of the direction we are …
Code amendment omnibus #3 consultation
We have released an omnibus consultation paper seeking feedback on two discrete amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010: Inflation adjus…
Industry Exercise: 8 May 2024
The second day of the 2024 Industry Exercise is this Wednesday 8 May. We look forward to retailers and lines companies coming together across the motu to test …
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All Blacks “demanding” support from home with electric performance at RWC 2023
There was a wave of change as New Zealanders got back on side with the All Blacks as they steadily progressed through each battle to the 2023 Rugby World Cup final. Although the outcome was not the one Kiwis hoped for, their support was evident in demand on Aotearoa’s electricity grid.
How firming renewables will impact the electricity sector
Aotearoa New Zealand’s electricity system is transforming. More renewable electricity generation, like wind and solar farms, are being built to meet increasing electricity demand and the Government’s renewable energy targets.
Part 6A exemption applications from Vector Limited and Manawa Energy Limited
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has received exemption applications from Vector Limited and Manawa Energy Limited from Part 6A of the Electricity Indust…
Hedge declaration certificates due 30 June 2024
All participants that submitted hedge disclosure information between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 are reminded to return an annual hedge declaration to certi…
Advance notice of consultation on preliminary UTS decision
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko advises that we will commence consultation on our preliminary decision relating to an investigation into a potential und…