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Breaking the link between gas supply and power prices and what it means for New Zealand’s energy future
For years, New Zealand enjoyed relatively stable wholesale electricity prices. While there were occasional spikes during dry years, the overall cost of generat…
Retailers asked to complete readiness survey on October Code amendments
The Electricity Authority is seeking information about electricity retailers’ readiness for amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 that…
New Chair for Electricity Authority announced
John Harbord has been named as new Chair of the Electricity Authority. Harbord has been appointed for a three-year term which commences on 15 July. Harbord has…
Consultation opens for Code amendment omnibus #7
The Electricity Authority is seeking feedback on an omnibus consultation paper proposing a range of discrete changes to the Electricity Industry Participation …
Marginal generators and prices in the electricity market
In the New Zealand wholesale electricity market, the price paid to dispatched generators is the nodal ‘spot price’, which is priced to reflect the ‘marginal’ g…
Decision on 4 February 2026 under-frequency event
An under‑frequency event occurred at approximately 8.29pm on 4 February 2026 when HVDC Pole 3 suddenly ramped down, reducing North Island frequency to 49.20Hz.
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Sharpening our focus on regional power prices
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has updated its regional power prices dashboard with new data, to provide greater transparency of electricity prices and costs across Aotearoa.
Authority issues RFP for independent review of System Operator performance framework and value for money
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a provider to conduct an independent review of the System Operator. The rev…
New members appointed to the Electricity Authority Advisory Group
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of 7 new members to the Electricity Authority Advisory Group, following our recent call for nominations. The group pr…
Security and Reliability Council issues review of 2026 electricity year
The Security and Reliability Council has released its first Year in Review report, for the 12 months to June 2026. The Council is established under the Electri…
Feedback welcome on application for a Type B industrial co-generation station
The Electricity Authority is considering an application from Fonterra for all five units at the Whareroa Co-generator to be classified as a Type B industrial c…
Have your say: next steps to improve pricing rules for connecting to electricity networks
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking feedback on the next stage of its work to improve pricing rules for connecting to local electricity networks.
New rules on connection charges: explainers and guidance
We’ve introduced new rules coming into effect throughout 2026/27 to improve connection pricing methodologies. To support distributors and those wanting to conn…
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Energy Competition Task Force powers ahead with fresh agenda
The Energy Competition Task Force has announced it will continue its work in 2026 with a refreshed set of priorities and a greater focus on inter-agency collaboration to address competition issues in the electricity market.
Electricity Authority releases better billing toolkit
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has released a toolkit to support electricity retailers to implement new billing requirements, which come into effect on 30 October 2026.
New investigation into alleged Consumer Care Obligations breach
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has started an investigation into an alleged breach of the Electricity Industry Participation Code.
‘System-wide map’ to help guide electricity sector’s digital future
We have released a system-wide map that outlines a collective vision for a digitalised electricity system, along with the possible actions that could h…
Registry Managers users’ course in Christchurch and Wellington
The Electricity Authorityand Registry Manager, Jade Software, are hosting two Registry Manager users’ courses.