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Electricity Authority to level electricity competition playing field
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko says its decision to amend the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010, to introduce non-discrimination obligations…
Quarterly report to the Minister for Energy, January to March 2026
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s latest quarterly report to the Minister for Energy, Simeon Brown, shows the mahi we have been delivering to ensure the…
Industry Exercise 2026 strengthens sector readiness
Last week, the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko and Transpower brought together over 50 organisations from across the electricity sector for the Industry Exe…
Stress test disclosures due by 24 June
The spot price risk disclosure regime requires certain participants in the wholesale electricity market to assess their financial exposure to hypothetical move…
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.
Closure 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…
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Watch our Quarterly Update, 21 April 2026
We had a great turnout at our latest online quarterly update on Tuesday 21 April. Thanks to all those who tuned in. Our Chief Executive, Sarah Gillies, opened the session with an update on the work and thinking the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (Authority) has been doing around its strategic direction.
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…
Options to update the governance of harmonics
We’re seeking feedback on three options for updating the regulatory arrangements governing the management of harmonics on New Zealand’s power system.
Connected Asset Commissioning, Testing and Information Standard Code amendment finalised
In March 2026, we sought feedback on a proposal to incorporate the Connected Asset Commissioning, Testing and Information Standard Code by reference into the C…
Electricity Authority withdraws formal complaint against Transpower
The Electricity Authority has withdrawn a formal complaint alleging a breach of the Electricity Industry Participation Code by Transpower relating to the colla…
Notice of investigation into Contact Energy
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is investigating an alleged breach of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 by Contact Energy Ltd.
Improving visibility of developments on distribution networks
We are seeking to improve visibility of developments on electricity distribution networks as electrification accelerates and investment in distributed generati…
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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.
Electricity Authority lodges formal complaint over alleged Code breaches
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has lodged a formal complaint with the Rulings Panel alleging that Contact Energy Limited breached the Electricity Indus…
Call for nominations for the Electricity Authority Advisory Group
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is calling for nominations to the Electricity Authority Advisory Group.
Consultation opens – Code review programme #7
We’re seeking feedback on Code review programme #7 which contains 14 discrete proposals to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010.