We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsDeadline extended for feedback on 11 July 2025 under-frequency event
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has extended the period for feedback from participants who may be substantially affected by the under-frequency event on…
Decision paper on small business eligibility for export rebates released
In July 2025 we introduced a requirement that, from 1 April 2026, electricity distribution businesses will need to pay rebates (negative charges) to households…
Strengthening hedge market transparency in the electricity market
Monitoring and reporting of the electricity market are key functions of the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko. To strengthen this work, we started publishin…
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.
Under-frequency event determinations
Determining the causers of under-frequency events to allocate event charges.
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.
