We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsContract extension for commercial market making services
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has extended by eight months the end of the current contract to provide commercial market making services.
Investigation into alleged breaches by South Pacific Energy
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has started an investigation into alleged breaches of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 by South Paci…
The role of thermal generation
New Zealand’s electricity is generated from hydro, wind, solar, geothermal and thermal fuel sources. Thermal fuels include coal, natural gas and diesel and are…
Our projects
View all projectsEvolving multiple trading and switching
Introducing multiple traders at a property and an operational review of industry switching processes.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Transitioning to a more digital electricity system
Supporting New Zealand’s transition to a smarter, more connected and data-driven energy system.
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
