Electricity Authority Advisory Group

The Electricity Authority Advisory Group provides independent advice on our work programme and tests practical implications of regulatory decisions for consumers and stakeholders.

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Role

We decided to form the Electricity Authority Advisory Group in December 2023 as we want and need to work differently to provide the regulation needed for the systems transition. We want to:

  • work more closely and transparently with the sector and consumers
  • cover a wide range of topics across technical areas, consumer interest and future perspectives
  • use an advisory group early and often in our decision-making processes.

The form and function of the advisory group is going to be an important milestone for how we work differently – specifically alongside diverse groups of stakeholders to develop well-informed regulation, quickly and robustly.

Members

The group is made up to 25 members appointed by the Electricity Authority to represent consumer voices and a broad array of expertise in the electricity industry.

Jamie Silk - Chair

Jeremy Adamson

Paul Baker

Karen Boyes

Karleen Broughton

Huia Burt

Joel Cook

Margaret Cooney

Sam Fleming

Darren Gilchrist

Tui Gilling

Steve Graham

John Hancock

Deborah Hart

Liz Kilduff

Jason Larkin

Pauline Martin

Rebecca Mehrtens

Miranda Struthers

James Tipping

Kennie Tsui

Mike Underhill

Ryno Verster

Jessica Walker

Fiona Wiseman

Term

To ensure the group can continue to respond to the evolving demands of our work programme, there is a staggered approach to the membership terms.

Members are appointed for a term of one, two or three years. This allows us to manage the administration and continuity of the group, while building broader membership among those representing different consumer voices and interests over time.

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