We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsNon-discrimination obligations monitoring and compliance documents
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published three documents that set out how it intends to monitor compliance with the non-discrimination obligations …
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…
Our projects
View all projectsFuture security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Transitioning to a more digital electricity system
Supporting New Zealand’s transition to a smarter, more connected and data-driven energy system.
Unlocking the benefits of battery energy storage systems
We’re working to ensure we have the right regulatory settings in place to unlock the benefits of battery energy storage systems.
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.
