We are a kaitiaki of electricity

New Zealand's electricity regulator

Watch the BESS webinar recording

We would like to thank everyone who attended our webinar on our consultations to support the growing role of grid-scale batteries in New Zealand’s power system.

Feedback sought on proposed FTR change

We are seeking feedback on a proposal to remove the requirement for the Financial Transmission Rights manager to calculate the amount of loss and constraint ex…

Sharpening our focus on regional power prices

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has updated its regional power prices dashboard with new data, to provide greater transparency of electricity prices and…

Our projects
View all projects

Future security and resilience

Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.

Have your say

Submissions open until 30 June 2026

View consultation

Improving consumer choice

Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.

Have your say

Submissions open until 24 June 2026

View consultation

Transitioning to a more digital electricity system

Supporting New Zealand’s transition to a smarter, more connected and data-driven energy system.

Have your say

Cross-submissions open until 2 July 2026

View consultation
Wires
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.

About the Code