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New Zealand's electricity regulator
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View all newsSeeking feedback on 23 October 2025 under-frequency event
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking feedback from electricity market participants who may have been substantially affected by an under-frequency …
Amendments to hedge disclosure obligations take effect on 1 August 2026
Amendments to the hedge disclosure obligations in subpart 5 of Part 13 of the Electricity Industry Participation Code take effect on 1 August 2026.
New operators approved for Type B co-generating stations
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has approved applications from New Zealand Steel Limited and Whareroa Cogeneration Limited to operate plants at Glenbroo…
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Our projects
View all projectsCode amendment omnibus
Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.
Distribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Industry
Setting and enforcing the Code
We set the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 - the rules that govern nearly every aspect of New Zealand's electricity industry.
It's each industry participant’s responsibility to comply with industry regulations and the Code, but we're here to support and advise.
We monitor and enforce the rules so that participants operate on a level playing field and consumers are treated fairly.
