We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
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View all newsConsultation opens on how retailers will provide consistent information about their power plans
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has opened consultation on a proposed format for the prescribed Electricity Information Exchange Protocol 14A – Re…
Next steps in our network pricing reform work
The Electricity Authority welcomes Transpower’s consultation for its operational review of the Transmission Pricing Methodology. Efficient network pricing is e…
New rules for power companies to improve bills, reduce bill shock and introduce product information standards
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has announced new rules to protect consumers by improving electricity bills, preventing large back bills and requiring p…
Consumer Care Obligations
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Our projects
View all projectsDistribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
Energy Competition Task Force
Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.
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.
