We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsClosure of section 16 review
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has closed an investigation into concerns raised with us about pricing, contract availability, and business conduct in t…
Two BESS consultations open and five minute settlement discussion paper released
We are seeking feedback on two consultation papers to support the growing role of battery energy storage systems in New Zealand’s power system.
Eye on electricity: Battery performance in New Zealand
New Zealand is building more renewable electricity generation. However, renewable generation (like wind and solar) vary with the weather, so renewable electric…
Our projects
View all projectsCode review programme
Code review programmes address various themes or issues that arise in the Code.
Distributed generation pricing principles reform
Driving more efficient distributed generation and maximising the benefits it brings to electricity networks.
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.
