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A clear strategy for a more complex energy future
As a regulator, we have a critical role in shaping how New Zealand navigates the energy transition. The decisions we make now will influence not only the relia…
Independent review finds improved generation connections process
The Electricity Authority has found Transpower's process for connecting new generation projects to the national grid has improved significantly since Transpowe…
Quarterly report to the Minister for Energy, 1 April – 30 June 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…
New network connections policy to provide clarity and consistency
Electricity Networks Aotearoa, the body representing New Zealand’s 28 distributors, has recently published the policy document 'Queueing and management policy …
10-year MOSP roadmap consultation: missing submissions
It has been brought to our attention that the submission email address listed in the consultation paper contained a spelling error. As a result, a number of su…
Technical consultation opens on improvements to industry switching processes
The Electricity Authority has made a provisional decision to amend the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 to modernise electricity switching processe…
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Why a well-regulated electricity sector matters to New Zealand
Electricity is an essential enabler. It helps make our modern lives possible and our businesses run. It powers the alarm clock that starts our day, the heating that warms our homes in winter, the ovens that cook our meals and the devices that connect us with family, friends and work.
Authority unlocks more choice for consumers with new and improved data standards
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has announced new information-sharing protocols to standardise and improve access to electricity plans, products and usa…
New members appointed to the Common Quality Technical Group
We have appointed Tesla’s Hasti Adouli and independent consultant Gavin Bonnett to our Common Quality Technical Group. The CQTG provides independent technical …
Guidance published on LRMC-based distribution rebates and updated eligibility of business consumers
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published guidance giving distributors practical advice about how to calculate long run marginal cost and use it whe…
Decision paper on improving prudential security arrangements
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has today published a decision paper to improve prudential security arrangements by reducing the post-default exit perio…
Stress test disclosures due next month
The spot price risk disclosure regime requires certain participants in the wholesale electricity market to assess their financial exposure to hypothetical move…
Billing reforms introduced from 30 October
New rules to protect consumers from bill shock and make power bills clearer and easier to compare will start being introduced from 30 October. However, power c…
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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 review finds growing awareness of services that help consumers
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published a post-implementation review of measures introduced in 2021 to increase awareness of Utilities Disputes, and electricity price comparison and switching services.
Determination of the 2026 Electricity Allocation Factor
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has today published its Determination of the 2026 Electricity Allocation Factor. This report documents the calculation o…
Data shows 6.8% increase to power bills across households and small businesses
Across all households and small businesses, power prices increased on average by 6.8% in the first half of 2026, according to new information provided by elect…
Decision on 21 December 2025 under-frequency event
An under-frequency event occurred at approximately 5.21pm on 21 December 2025 when Contact Energy Limited’s Tauhara generator tripped, reducing North Island fr…