We are a kaitiaki of electricity

New Zealand's electricity regulator

Empowering consumers through measures to enable demand side flexibility

This is the Authority’s latest quarterly update on how we are implementing the recommendations in the Market Development Advisory Group’s final report. It cove…

Outgoing Electricity Authority Chair thanked for her service

The Minister for Energy Hon Simon Watts has today announced that our chair, Anna Kominik, has tendered her resignation.

Changes to instantaneous reserve cost allocation

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is updating the way instantaneous reserve procurement costs are allocated to generators.

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Got an innovative energy product, service or business model that could benefit consumers? Applications for the Power Innovation Pathway's enhanced support programme are open until Friday 31 October.
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Energy Competition Task Force

Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.

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Submissions open until 25 November 2025

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Improving consumer choice

Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.

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Submissions open until 5 November 2025

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Network connections

Improving the efficiency of connecting to the distribution network and upgrading existing connections.

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Submissions open until 3 November 2025

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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.

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