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View all newsAuthority approves System Operator’s changes to the Ancillary Services Procurement Plan
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has approved changes proposed by the System Operator to the Ancillary Service Procurement Plan. This set of minor change…
Join our quarterly update: 21 August 2025
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko will host its next quarterly update on Thursday 21 August, 11.00am to 12.00pm. Join this webinar to hear about our work …
Making it easy to get the best deal for your power
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko will be making it easier for consumers to get the best deal for their power. The Authority has published a ‘Consumer mob…
Our projects
View all projectsDistribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Improving consumer choice
Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.
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
