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Workshop held on reactive power and voltage coordination
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko held a workshop on reactive power flows and voltage coordination across grid exit points on 26 February 2026 in Wellingt…
Watch the space weather webinar and register for the Industry Exercise
Transpower have published the recording of our joint webinar on space weather and its potential impacts on Aotearoa’s power system. This webinar is part of our…
Deadline extended for non-discrimination obligations consultation
On 26 February, the Energy Competition Task Force launched a consultation on certain aspects of the proposed non-discrimination obligations, which are aimed at…
Consultation opens on how retailers will provide consistent information about their power plans
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has opened consultation on a proposed format for the prescribed Electricity Information Exchange Protocol 14A – Re…
Next steps in our network pricing reform work
The Electricity Authority welcomes Transpower’s consultation for its operational review of the Transmission Pricing Methodology. Efficient network pricing is e…
New rules for power companies to improve bills, reduce bill shock and introduce product information standards
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has announced new rules to protect consumers by improving electricity bills, preventing large back bills and requiring p…
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Register now for the Industry Exercise 2026
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko and Transpower invite organisations across the electricity sector to register for the Industry Exercise on 20-21 May 2026. This year’s exercise will simulate a hypothetical major space weather event.
Updated Code for new connection pricing rules; further amendment for consultation
We have made minor Code amendments for the four new requirements relating to distributors’ connection pricing methodologies, which take effect from 1 April…
Policy changes to strengthen dry year risk management
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has approved changes to the Security of Supply Forecasting and Information Policy to improve certainty and better suppor…
Quarterly report to the Minister for Energy, 1 October – 31 December 2025
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s latest quarterly report to the Minister for Energy shows the mahi we have been delivering for consumers from 1 October…
Electricity Authority launches new consultation on non-discrimination obligations
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has launched a further consultation on certain aspects of the proposed non-discrimination obligations, which are aimed a…
Joint open letter calls for efficient solutions to growing networks
Electricity sector regulators are calling for distributors to actively consider non-network solutions and support their use where they improve network efficien…
Are ASX futures prices too high?
In the New Zealand wholesale electricity market, participants can buy and sell hedges as a possible method of managing risk caused by spot price volatility.
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Room for improvement in power companies’ compliance with consumer care rules
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko's first annual report into power companies’ compliance with Consumer Care Obligations finds most are following the rules, though some gaps remain. The Authority brought in the Obligations last year, to ensure households are treated fairly,
Three more innovators to gain enhanced support through the Power Innovation Pathway
Three innovators will receive enhanced regulatory support through the latest priority round of the Electricity Authority’s Power Innovation Pathway.
Authority notes decision on South Pacific Energy Limited
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko acknowledges a Rulings Panel decision published today which fined electricity retailer South Pacific Energy Limited $88,…
Decision on 23 October 2025 under-frequency event
An under-frequency event occurred at about 10.12am on 23 October 2025, when HVDC Pole 3 tripped offline and the frequency in the North Island fell to 49.02…
Stress test disclosures due by 25 March 2026
The stress testing regime requires certain participants in the wholesale electricity market to test their exposure to changes in spot electricity prices and re…