We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsCall for nominations – Electricity Authority Advisory Group vacancy
We have a vacancy in the Electricity Authority Advisory Group and are seeking nominations from individuals who can contribute consumer and/or mana whenua insig…
Annual review of the system operator’s performance
As New Zealand’s electricity regulator, the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is responsible for the settings under the Electricity Industry Participation Cod…
Sarah Gillies: Consumer interests front and centre of sector transformation
Expected power price rises this year will quite rightly open the door to much greater consumer scrutiny and concern about the current system. Electricity Autho…
Our projects
View all projectsCode amendment omnibus
Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.
Distribution pricing
How to speed up distribution pricing reform to realise consumer benefits and facilitate an efficient low-emissions transition.
Energy Competition Task Force
Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.
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
