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New Zealand's electricity regulator
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View all newsElectricity Authority receives uplift in Budget 2025
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is pleased the Government has approved an increase in the Authority’s levy-funded appropriation in Budget 2025.
Request for retailers to update their contact details in the Participant register
The Electricity Industry Act 2010 requires every industry participant to register and maintain their details in the 'Participant register'. The Electricity Aut…
Electricity Authority welcomes plan for boosting consumer-supplied flexibility
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko welcomes the plan released by FlexForum today, outlining actions that make it easier for consumers to actively participa…
Our projects
View all projectsFuture security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Meeting the future needs of New Zealanders
The electricity system in Aotearoa New Zealand is going through a significant transformation towards a more decentralised future.
Over-the-counter market
Improving the operation and efficiency of the over-the-counter market.
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.
Data and insights
