We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator

News
View all newsGeneration investment pipeline: updates and current insights
At launch, our generation investment pipeline dashboard included details about where projects were located, their size, status and expected commissioning as a …
Electricity Authority improves visibility of competition in the over-the-counter contract market
Following two rounds of consultation we have decided to introduce a requirement for participants to provide us with information on requests for over-the-counte…
Thanks to retailers for the first data submitted under new retail data reporting notice
In March 2025 the Authority published its decision to bring the new Retail Market Monitoring clause 2016 information notice into effect. Retailers have now sub…
Our projects
View all projectsEnergy Competition Task Force
Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.
Network connections
Improving the efficiency of connecting to the distribution network and upgrading existing connections.
Transitioning to a more digital electricity system
Supporting New Zealand’s transition to a smarter, more connected and data-driven energy system.

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.