We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsUpcoming consultation papers on battery energy storage systems and hybrids
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko will soon be seeking feedback on a package of papers to support the role battery energy storage systems and hybrids play…
Space weather and the power system
Space weather has the potential to cause significant disruption to New Zealand’s electricity system. While rare, severe solar storms that reach Earth may affec…
Have your say: next stage of distributed generation pricing reform
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is inviting feedback on proposals to update the network pricing rules for rooftop solar, batteries, solar and wind farms…
Our projects
View all projectsDistributed generation pricing principles reform
Driving more efficient distributed generation and maximising the benefits it brings to electricity networks.
Distribution 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.
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.
