We are a kaitiaki of electricity

New Zealand's electricity regulator

Better data to unlock better deals for consumers

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published a proposal to make better data available to unlock better power deals for consumers.

Register for webinar: Unlocking network connection barriers

Late last year the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko consulted on a package of changes to reduce the time and cost to connect infrastructure such as public EV…

New members appointed to the Electricity Authority Advisory Group

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of 10 new members to the Electricity Authority Advisory Group, following our recent call for nominations.

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Evolving multiple trading and switching

Introducing multiple traders at a property and an operational review of industry switching processes.

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Submissions open until 29 July 2025

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Future security and resilience

Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.

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Submissions open until 15 July 2025

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Improving consumer choice

Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.

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Submissions open until 12 August 2025

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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.

About the Code

Data and insights

We collect and work with a large amount of energy data and share insights with you.
Data and insights