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New Zealand's electricity regulator
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View all newsSummary of submissions: Decentralisation green paper – meeting the future needs of New Zealanders
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published a summary of the 63 submissions received on its decentralisation green paper, Working together to ensure o…
Determination of the 2025 Electricity Allocation Factor
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published its Determination of the 2025 Electricity Allocation Factor. This report documents our calculation of the …
Consultation opens on permanent Code change to strengthen the System Operator’s info powers
The Electricity Authority is seeking feedback on a proposal to make permanent the urgent Code amendment that strengthens the System Operator’s ability to manag…
Our projects
View all projectsEnergy Competition Task Force
Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Improving consumer choice
Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.
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
