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Final alignment report supports decision to mandate consumer care protections
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has released its final alignment report under the voluntary Consumer Care Guidelines. The report looks at retailers’ sel…
Stress test scenarios unchanged
The stress test notice issued in January 2021 remains current and will apply for January to March 2025. There is no change from the previous quarter.
Quarterly report to the Minister for Energy
Our latest quarterly report to the Minister for Energy provides a summary of the Electricity Authority’s performance from 1 July to 30 September 2024.
Join our quarterly update: 11 December 2024
Join this webinar to hear about our work to achieve an affordable, secure, and resilient energy system that improves long-term outcomes for consumers and New Z…
Consultation on 2025/26 levy starts on Friday
Each year the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko consults on its levy-funded appropriations for the upcoming financial year. The funding enables us to meet our…
New hedge disclosure obligations
The new Hedge Disclosure Obligations took effect on 30 October. The hedge disclosure system has been updated to reflect these changes. You can access the updat…
Message from our Chair, Anna Kominik
On behalf of the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko, the Board and kaimahi, I’m pleased to highlight that we’ve just published our 2023/24 Annual Report. I inv…
Join our webinar on proposals to improve connecting to networks
Join us for a one-hour webinar as we talk through the Authority’s proposed rule changes to support more efficient connections to electricity distribution netwo…
Provider sought for centralised wind and solar forecasts
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking proposals for a service provider of intermittent generation forecasts for wind and solar farms across New Zea…
Seeking feedback on 27 June 2024 under-frequency event
We are seeking feedback from generators, the grid owner and other participants who may be substantially affected by the under-frequency event of 27 June 2024.
Submissions sought on update to scarcity pricing settings
We are seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (Code) to update the scarcity pricing settings. This will be…
Introducing our Annual Report 2023/24
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko Annual Report 2023/24 has been published. The year reported on represents a time of rapid and significant change for the…
Join us for Q&A on the Energy Competition Task Force
We’re hosting two online Q&A forums – 5 and 20 November 4-5pm – for market participants to ask questions and share their views on the Energy Competition Task F…
Trends in available residential pricing plans
A new report on the trend in available residential pricing plans, or tariffs, over time is available on the Electricity Market Information website.
Energy Competition Task Force - request for level playing field measures
We are calling for early input from stakeholders to help to ensure that our level playing field measures work is comprehensive.