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New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsRegistrations open for our quarterly update on 21 April
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko invites you to our next quarterly update, on Tuesday 21 April 10.30-11.30am.
Feedback sought on common quality Code change proposals
We are seeking feedback on proposals aimed at addressing six common quality issues in the Code.
Consultation opens on improving prudential security arrangements
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is consulting on two proposed Code amendments to improve the efficiency of prudential security arrangements without incr…
Our projects
View all projectsDistribution 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.
Improving consumer choice
Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.
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.
