We are the kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsFollow-up consultation opens to improve the default distributor agreement
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking further feedback on proposed changes to improve the default distributor agreement template. The template sets…
Consumer Care Guidelines annual alignment statements due
The Electricity Authority would like to remind retailers that their alignment statement 2023/24 for the Consumer Care Guidelines is due by 9 August 2024. We wi…
Code obligation to submit spot price risk disclosure statements
Under the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 disclosing participants must prepare and submit spot price risk disclosure statements every quarter. Thi…
Our projects
View all projectsDefault distributor agreements
Implementing default distributor agreements over use-of-system agreements to improve contracts between distributors and traders.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Authority review into Northland outage
A review into the 20 June 2024 transmission tower failure in Northland.
Industry
Setting and enforcing the Code
We set the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 - it's the rules that governs 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.
Did you know we publish weekly trading conduct reports?
You can learn what happened in the wholesale market and see if any trading periods have been highlighted for further analysis.
