We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all news‘Electricity Registry functional specification’ now updated for distributed generation
The The Electricity Authority has worked with the registry manager to release an updated draft ‘Electricity Authority Registry Functional Specification’ amendm…
Feedback welcomed on faster, simpler electricity connections
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has extended two consultations on proposed changes that would make it easier for businesses and public services to conne…
Energy Competition Task Force to launch wholesale market standardised flexibility products for voluntary trading
The Energy Competition Task Force has been developing standardised flexibility products as part of a package of measures to enable new generators and independe…
Our projects
View all projectsDistribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
Levy-funded appropriations
Consultation on our levy-funded appropriations for the upcoming financial year.
Network connections
Improving the efficiency of connecting to the distribution network and upgrading existing connections.
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.