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Selection process starts for over-the-counter trading platform
We've started working with industry participants to select an OTC trading platform that has all the features necessary to deliver voluntary or mandatory market…
Strong inflows push hydro storage above nominal full
Rainy spring weather and snowmelt have caused national hydro storage in New Zealand to increase beyond ‘nominal full’ capacity - and to its highest level since…
Stress testing: certificate of spot price risk disclosure statement updated
The stress testing regime requires certain participants in the wholesale electricity market to test their exposure to changes in spot electricity prices and re…
Amended Code exemption for more local generation
We’ve approved an amendment to an existing Code exemption for WEL and NewPower to support more local generation.
Deadline extended for nominations to standardised demand flexibility product co-design group
We have extended the closing date for nominations for a voluntary technical group to co-design a standardised demand flexibility product.
Quarterly report to the Minister for Energy, July – September 2025
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s latest quarterly report to the Minister for Energy, Simon Watts, shows all the mahi we have been delivering for consum…
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Review of wholesale market arrangements to unlock benefits of battery energy storage systems
We're seeking feedback on proposed options to improve wholesale market operations for utility-scale battery storage systems. This fits into our wider BESS-related work programme, as outlined in our updated BESS roadmap.
New standardised super-peak hedge product has improved risk management
In 2024 the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s risk management review found there was limited volume of a financial tool aimed specifically at price risk dur…
Super-peak hedge contract data collection proposal
We're seeking feedback on a proposal to use clause 2.16 of the Code to formalise the collection of standardised super-peak hedge contract trading information.
Deadline extended: Level playing field proposed Code amendments consultation
In response to submitter requests for additional time, we have extended the closing date for submissions on our Level playing field proposed Code amendments co…
Electricity Authority Annual Report 2024/25 published
We have released our Annual Report for 2024/25, highlighting a year of decisive action to strengthen New Zealand’s electricity system and deliver better outcom…
Consumer insights helping to shape the Electricity Authority’s work
The Electricity Authority's 2025 Consumer Perceptions and Sentiment Survey shows that affordability remains a pressing concern for New Zealanders and reinforce…
Consultation opens on 2026/27 levy-funded appropriations
We're consulting on our funding plans for the year ahead and welcome your feedback.
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Electricity Authority marks one year of supporting innovation with Power Innovation Pathway insights report
The Electricity Authority has today released its one-year insights report on the Power Innovation Pathway, which drives innovation in the electricity sector to deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders.
Explore our new ‘Data and insights’ hub
We’ve created a new ‘Data and insights’ hub on our website to provide access to the latest electricity market data, tools and insights on New Zealand’s electricity markets.
Electricity Authority proposes reining in high up-front charges to connect to electricity networks
We’re seeking feedback on our proposal to rein in excessively high connection costs, which are a known problem in some parts of the country.
Summary of digitalisation workshop feedback
The Electricity Authority held a series of workshops during September to discuss what’s needed to help New Zealand transition to a more digital electricity…
Wholesale prices plummet as the proportion of renewables increases
Wholesale electricity prices dropped dramatically in just two months - from over $280/MWh in late August 2025 to an average of $30/MWh in October 2025, the low…