We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsNew generation projects flowing through the investment pipeline
New electricity generation projects are expected to significantly boost New Zealand’s energy system over the next two years. As at October 2025, there were 28…
Case study: getting audit compliance plans right
We have published a case study for industry participants who are required to provide regular audits. It explains what needs to be included in an audit complian…
Most recommendations in Northland tower collapse report completed
All 26 recommendations from the report into the collapse of a transmission tower near Glorit, Northland, on 20 June 2024, are now complete or in progress, the …
Our projects
View all projectsCommercial market making
Making the electricity futures market more efficient.
Distribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
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.
