New Zealand’s electricity market regulator
Working for an electricity system that benefits all New Zealanders
News
View all newsWhy transmission pricing matters in a changing electricity system
New Zealand's electricity system is changing rapidly. Demand for electricity is growing as homes, businesses and communities adopt new technologies and electri…
Minor amendments to EIEP14A
The Electricity Authority has made some minor amendments to Electricity Information Exchange Protocol 14A (EIEP14A). From 30 October 2026, retailers must use t…
Singapore and New Zealand to strengthen bilateral energy co-operation
The Energy Market Authority of Singapore and New Zealand’s Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko will deepen cooperation on electricity market regulation and the …
Our projects
View all projectsFuture security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Managing peak electricity demand
How to better manage risks to electricity supply during peak demand periods.
Code amendment omnibus
Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.
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.
