We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsJoin us for Q&A on the Energy Competition Task Force
We’re hosting two online Q&A forums – 5 and 20 November 4-5pm – for market participants to ask questions and share their views on the Energy Competition Task F…
Electricity Authority proposals to help businesses and infrastructure get connected
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has today opened two consultations that promote more efficient investment for businesses and infrastructure. The two set…
Trends in available residential pricing plans
A new report on the trend in available residential pricing plans, or tariffs, over time is available on the Electricity Market Information website.
Our projects
View all projectsDistribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Improving the accuracy of intermittent generation forecasts
Improving the accuracy and frequency of intermittent generation forecasts in the spot market.
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.