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New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsNew rules for power companies to improve bills, reduce bill shock and introduce product information standards
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has announced new rules to protect consumers by improving electricity bills, preventing large back bills and requiring p…
Updated Code for new connection pricing rules; further amendment for consultation
We have made minor Code amendments for the four new requirements relating to distributors’ connection pricing methodologies, which take effect from 1 April…
Quarterly report to the Minister for Energy, 1 October – 31 December 2025
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s latest quarterly report to the Minister for Energy shows the mahi we have been delivering for consumers from 1 October…
Our projects
View all projectsDistribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
Energy Competition Task Force
Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.
Code amendment omnibus
Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.
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.
