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New Zealand's electricity regulator
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View all newsHave your say on improving prudential security arrangements
We invite you to share your feedback on the issues and options for improving prudential security requirements for small retailers.
Join our webinar on proposals to maximise benefits of local generation
Registrations are open for our webinar at 11.15am–12pm on Thursday 30 October 2025. The webinar is about our proposed new rules to make export limits more ef…
Electricity Authority seeks input on Emergency Reserve Scheme
The Electricity Authority is seeking feedback on the proposed establishment of an Emergency Reserve Scheme to provide an extra layer of protection against unpl…
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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.
