Electricity Authority Advisory Group

The Electricity Authority Advisory Group provides independent advice on our work programme and tests practical implications of regulatory decisions for consumers and stakeholders.

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Role

We decided to form the Electricity Authority Advisory Group in December 2023 as we want and need to work differently to provide the regulation needed for the systems transition. We want to:

  • work more closely and transparently with the sector and consumers
  • cover a wide range of topics across technical areas, consumer interest and future perspectives
  • use an advisory group early and often in our decision-making processes.

The form and function of the advisory group is going to be an important milestone for how we work differently – specifically alongside diverse groups of stakeholders to develop well-informed regulation, quickly and robustly.

Members

The group is made up to 25 members appointed by the Electricity Authority to represent consumer voices and a broad array of expertise in the electricity industry.

  • Jamie Silk - Chair
  • Jeremy Adamson
  • Paul Baker
  • Karen Boyes
  • Karleen Broughton
  • Huia Burt
  • Joel Cook
  • Margaret Cooney
  • Sam Fleming
  • Darren Gilchrist
  • Tui Gilling
  • Steve Graham
  • John Hancock
  • Deborah Hart
  • Liz Kilduff
  • Jason Larkin
  • Pauline Martin
  • Rebecca Mehrtens
  • Miranda Struthers
  • James Tipping
  • Kennie Tsui
  • Mike Underhill
  • Ryno Verster
  • Jessica Walker
  • Fiona Wiseman

Term

To ensure the group can continue to respond to the evolving demands of our work programme, there is a staggered approach to the membership terms.

Members are appointed for a term of one, two or three years. This allows us to manage the administration and continuity of the group, while building broader membership among those representing different consumer voices and interests over time.

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