We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsRoom for improvement in power companies’ compliance with consumer care rules
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko's first annual report into power companies’ compliance with Consumer Care Obligations finds most are following the rules…
Deadline extended for standardised demand flexibility product survey
We have extended the closing date for our survey, which will help inform the work of our Standardised Demand Flexibility Product co‑design group, from 5pm Tues…
Grid-connected solar is having its time in the sun
New Zealand’s electricity system is rapidly building more grid scale solar generation. This generation is beginning to show up in the weekly generation mix and…
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.
Evolving multiple trading and switching
Introducing multiple traders at a property and an operational review of industry switching processes.
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.
