We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsAnnual review of the System Operator’s performance
As New Zealand’s electricity regulator, the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is responsible for the settings under the Electricity Industry Participation Cod…
Three members appointed to the Security and Reliability Council
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has appointed three members to the Security and Reliability Council. The Security and Reliability Council provides indep…
Case study: providing complete and accurate information to the Electricity Registry
We have published a case study for industry participants who are required to provide information to the Electricity Registry.
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.
