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New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsFinal alignment report supports decision to mandate consumer care protections
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has released its final alignment report under the voluntary Consumer Care Guidelines. The report looks at retailers’ sel…
Stress test scenarios unchanged
The stress test notice issued in January 2021 remains current and will apply for January to March 2025. There is no change from the previous quarter.
Authority seeks increase to cover rising service provider costs
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has today opened consultation on its levy-funded appropriations for 2025/26.
Our projects
View all projectsDistribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
Levy-funded appropriations
Consultation on our levy-funded appropriations for the upcoming financial year.
Network connections
Improving the efficiency of connecting to the distribution network and upgrading existing connections.
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
