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Electricity Authority seeks input on Emergency Reserve Scheme
The Electricity Authority is seeking feedback on the proposed establishment of an Emergency Reserve Scheme to provide an extra layer of protection against unpl…
Electricity Authority consults on rule changes to level the power playing field
We are seeking feedback on proposed rule changes to level the playing field between the four large gentailers and independent participants in the electricity m…
Better bills will help consumers find better plans, says Electricity Authority
We're proposing changes to simplify electricity bills will make it easier for consumers to find the right plan for them and pay less for power.
Proposed changes to double the electricity that residential solar can supply local networks
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko wants to remove barriers so more electricity from small-scale solar, wind and solar farms, and other distributed generat…
Electricity Authority welcomes outcome of electricity market review
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko welcomes the Government’s response to the Frontier review to strengthen regulation of the electricity industry for the b…
Electricity Authority and Gas Industry Company align to deliver better outcomes for energy consumers
We've signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gas Industry Company that sets out a framework for ongoing cooperation.
Electricity Authority lodges formal complaints over alleged Code breaches
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has lodged two separate formal complaints with the Rulings Panel alleging a breach of the Electricity Industry Participa…
Electricity Authority moves to level the power playing field
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is moving to level the playing field between the four large gentailers and independent participants in the electricity m…
Electricity Authority investigates business claims about energy markets
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is using its powers to investigate concerns about pricing, contract availability, and business conduct in both the elect…
Electricity Authority seeks feedback on Emergency Reserve Scheme
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking feedback on a proposed Emergency Reserve Scheme to boost security of New Zealand’s power supply ahead of next…
Making it easy to get the best deal for your power
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko will be making it easier for consumers to get the best deal for their power. The Authority has published a ‘Consumer mob…
New rules unlock network connection barriers to support electrification
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is making it easier and faster to connect to the electricity network so New Zealand can electrify faster.
New Zealanders get more choices for how we use, buy and sell electricity – and lower our power bills
New Zealanders will have more choices for how they use, buy and sell electricity – so they can lower their power bills – because of new market rules confirmed …
Better data to unlock better deals for consumers
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published a proposal to make better data available to unlock better power deals for consumers.
Register for webinar: Unlocking network connection barriers
Late last year the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko consulted on a package of changes to reduce the time and cost to connect infrastructure such as public EV…