The Electricity Authority promotes competition in, reliable supply by, and the efficient operation of, the New Zealand electricity industry for the long-term benefit of consumers.
Latest News
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What's My Number
Kiwis are saving hundreds of dollars a year just by switching power companies.
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3 Mar
The Authority Work Programme
The Authority has published its second quarter report against its 2014/15 work programme.
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3 Mar
Proposed amendments to registry functionality
The Authority is requesting feedback on three proposed amendments to the registry’s functionality.
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3 Mar
Consumer survey - switching and perceptions of electricity retailers
Survey results published.
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3 Mar
Market Brief - 3 March 2015
Latest edition of Market Brief published.
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2 Mar
WAG Meeting - 19 February 2015
Meeting papers published.
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2 Mar
RAG Meeting - 12 February 2015
Meeting papers published.
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28 Feb
The Code
Code updated following amendments to Parts 1 (Preliminary provisions), 11 (Registry information management) and 14 (Clearing and settlement).
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27 Feb
Investigations closed - settlement reached
Settlement published (Vector, Transpower New Zealand Limited as the grid owner, Transpower New Zealand Limited as the system operator and Genesis Energy).
Consumers
We’re working for the long-term benefit of consumers to make sure your lights stay on, you have choice and your electricity prices are reasonable.
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How the electricity market works
In New Zealand, most electricity is produced by electricity generators that are located well away from where electricity is actually used... Read more
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About your power bill
The exact amount of your power bill depends on a range of factors including who you buy power from (your electricity retailer) and the type of account you have. Read more
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How to make a complaint about your power
If you are having any issues with your power bill or supply here’s what you should do. Read more