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New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsCross-submissions open on our connection pricing and processes proposals
Submissions on the proposed rule changes for distribution connection pricing and the application processes to connect are now available on the Authority websit…
Update from Sarah Gillies
As we wind up our working year, Sarah reflects on the shift we’ve achieved over the last twelve months and the outlook for 2025, which she expects will be just…
Read the Energy Competition Task Force's new FAQs
We’ve published some ‘frequently asked questions’ to provide more detail on the eight initiatives being considered by the Energy Competition Task Force.
Our projects
View all projectsConsumer Care Obligations
Mandating consumer care protections to ensure consumers receive a consistent and supportive standard of service.
Distribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
Network connections
Improving the efficiency of connecting to the distribution network and upgrading existing connections.
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
