We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsSelection process starts for over-the-counter trading platform
We've started working with industry participants to select an OTC trading platform that has all the features necessary to deliver voluntary or mandatory market…
Strong inflows push hydro storage above nominal full
Rainy spring weather and snowmelt have caused national hydro storage in New Zealand to increase beyond ‘nominal full’ capacity - and to its highest level since…
Stress testing: certificate of spot price risk disclosure statement updated
The stress testing regime requires certain participants in the wholesale electricity market to test their exposure to changes in spot electricity prices and re…
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.
Energy margin information
Collecting financial information from large generators to calculate energy margins for insights into profitability in various market conditions.
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.
