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 established the Electricity Authority Advisory Group in December 2023 to provide independent advice on our work programme and help us better understand the impact of our work on consumers and stakeholders.

We wanted to work differently to:

  • work more closely and transparently with a diverse group of stakeholders from 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 to help us develop well-informed regulation, quickly and robustly.

Members

The group is made of up to 31 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
  • Keri Brown
  • Huia Burt
  • James Carberry
  • Gareth Cartwright
  • Joel Cook
  • Margaret Cooney
  • Sam Elder
  • Sam Fleming
  • Jodi Gardner
  • Darren Gilchrist
  • Tui Gilling
  • Steve Graham
  • Michael Jefferson
  • Liz Kilduff
  • Jason Larkin
  • Pauline Martin
  • Rebecca Mehrtens
  • Hinerangi Pere
  • Keith Scoles
  • Miranda Struthers
  • James Tipping
  • Kennie Tsui
  • Helen Tua
  • Ryno Verster
  • Jessica Walker
  • Fiona Wiseman
  • Jonathan Young

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.

Minutes

Formal advice

Key documents