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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27 Jan
Market Brief - 27 January 2015
Latest edition of Market Brief published.
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27 Jan
Review of participant audit regime
Project brief: request for feedback published.
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27 Jan
Decisions and reasons paper published
The Authority has published the decisions and reasons paper on the retail data project: access to consumption data consultation process.
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26 Jan
Media release: First-ever Electricity Authority prosecution settled
The Electricity Authority has reached an out-of-court settlement with the OtagoNet Joint Venture (OtagoNet).
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20 Jan
Wholesale Advisory Group.
Call for nominations for chairperson of the Wholesale Advisory Group.
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20 Jan
Retail Advisory Group.
Call for nominations for chairperson of the Retail Advisory Group.
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20 Jan
Security and Reliability Council
Call for nominations for members of the Security and Reliability Council.
Currently Consulting On
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Switch re-engineering: Proposed amendment to the HHR switching process for AMI switch event meter readings Read more
Closes: 24 Feb 2015
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