We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsElectricity Authority proposes reining in high up-front charges to connect to electricity networks
We’re seeking feedback on our proposal to rein in excessively high connection costs, which are a known problem in some parts of the country.
Summary of digitalisation workshop feedback
The Electricity Authority held a series of workshops during September to discuss what’s needed to help New Zealand transition to a more digital electricity…
Wholesale prices plummet as the proportion of renewables increases
Wholesale electricity prices dropped dramatically in just two months - from over $280/MWh in late August 2025 to an average of $30/MWh in October 2025, the low…
Our projects
View all projectsCommercial market making
Making the electricity futures market more efficient.
Distribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
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.
