We are a kaitiaki of electricity

New Zealand's electricity regulator

Our energy future involves a redistribution of power

The recent announcement of a new $200 million solar farm in Ruakākā will no doubt be welcome news to Northland communities, as a positive step towards regional…

WEL Networks exemption supports more solar energy generation in the Waikato

We approved an exemption to Part 6A of the Electricity Industry Participation Code, allowing electricity distributor WEL Networks to install two new solar powe…

Authority decides no undesirable trading situation after High Court ruling

The Electricity Authority has decided no undesirable trading situation arose following a High Court judgment released in February this year.

Power Innovation Pathway

Our ‘open front door’ for innovators wanting easy access to regulatory information and support. You can get support to bring your ideas to market faster and benefit communities across Aotearoa.
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Code amendment omnibus

Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.

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Submissions open until 15 October 2024

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Future security and resilience

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

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Submissions open until 12 November 2024

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Improving retail market monitoring

Improving how we monitor the retail market.

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Submissions open until 22 October 2024

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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

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Data and insights

Being a kaitiaki of electricity means a lot of monitoring and tracking behind the scenes. We collect and work with a large amount of energy data and share insights with you.

Data and insights