New Zealand’s electricity market regulator
Working for an electricity system that benefits all New Zealanders
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View all newsAuthority’s first Compliance and Enforcement Report highlights compliance trends and priorities for 2026/27
The Electricity Authority has today published its first Compliance and Enforcement Report, providing transparency about compliance and enforcement activity acr…
Feedback sought on improving incentives for long-duration firming
More renewable generation is helping to reduce the risk of electricity shortages when hydro lake levels are low. But we still need to ensure there is enough re…
Code changes support potential FTR market development
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is amending the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 so that all loss and constraint excess is available to sett…
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View all projectsImproving consumer choice
Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.
Managing peak electricity demand
How to better manage risks to electricity supply during peak demand periods.
Network connections
Improving the efficiency of connecting to the distribution network and upgrading existing connections.
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.
