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Decentralisation green paper feedback period extended to 25 June
We’ve extended the deadline for feedback on the decentralisation green paper until Wednesday 25 June. Don’t miss your chance to shape the future.
Submissions published on Task Force’s level playing field measures
We have published submissions on the Energy Competition Task Force’s options paper: Level playing field measures.
Guidance for intermittent generators wishing to use an alternative to the centralised forecast
The Electricity Authority is introducing a new hybrid forecasting arrangement to improve the accuracy of intermittent generation forecasts and offers.
Watch our May quarterly update
Thanks to everyone who joined our May quarterly update on Wednesday 28 May. Our Chief Executive, Sarah Gillies, opened the session with an update on the Author…
Call for nominations for the Distribution Connection Pricing Technical Group
We’re calling for nominations for up to two new members of the Distribution Connection Pricing Technical Group. This group works to ensure stakeholder knowledg…
New power bill graphic helps consumers see where their money goes
We have published a new ‘Your power bill’ graphic to help consumers better understand what they’re paying for when they receive their power bill. The new graph…
Authority identifies two more high-value initiatives for Power Innovation Pathway support
Two more initiatives will receive enhanced regulatory support via the Authority's Power Innovation Pathway, to help unlock innovation in New Zealand’s electric…
Market making urgent Code amendment to expire
Following consultation, the Authority has decided to allow an urgent Code amendment to provide short-term relief for market-makers during periods of market str…
Electricity affordability: Insights from the wānanga
On Wednesday 21 May, we hosted a wānanga with representatives from the electricity industry, government agencies, and consumer advocacy groups to discuss con…
Electricity Authority receives uplift in Budget 2025
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is pleased the Government has approved an increase in the Authority’s levy-funded appropriation in Budget 2025.
Request for retailers to update their contact details in the Participant register
The Electricity Industry Act 2010 requires every industry participant to register and maintain their details in the 'Participant register'. The Electricity Aut…
Changes to stress test regime now in effect
The Electricity Authority has updated the stress test regime, guidance, and spot price risk disclosure regime to protect consumers and support security of supp…
New hybrid forecasting arrangement starts 31 July
On 31 July 2025 the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is introducing a new hybrid forecasting arrangement to improve the accuracy of intermittent generation f…
Quarterly report to the Minister for Energy, January to March 2025
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s latest quarterly report to the Minister for Energy, Simon Watts, summarises what we achieved from 1 January to 31 Marc…
Seeking feedback on 14 January 2025 under-frequency event
We are seeking feedback from market participants who may have been substantially affected by an under-frequency event on 14 January 2025.