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New Zealand's electricity regulator

Have your say on improving prudential security arrangements

We invite you to share your feedback on the issues and options for improving prudential security requirements for small retailers.

Join our webinar on proposals to maximise benefits of local generation

Registrations are open for our webinar at 11.15am–12pm on Thursday 30 October 2025. The webinar is about our proposed new rules to make export limits more ef…

Electricity Authority seeks input on Emergency Reserve Scheme

The Electricity Authority is seeking feedback on the proposed establishment of an Emergency Reserve Scheme to provide an extra layer of protection against unpl…

Power up your innovation

Got an innovative energy product, service or business model that could benefit consumers? Applications for the Power Innovation Pathway's enhanced support programme are open until Friday 31 October.
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Energy Competition Task Force

Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.

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Submissions open until 25 November 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 28 November 2025

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Improving consumer choice

Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.

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Submissions open until 5 November 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