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Roadmap for distribution system operation published
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published a roadmap for distribution system operation in New Zealand.
New interactive Solar Installations Map tool
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has released an online interactive map to help people get a better view of solar power in their neighbourhoods.
Consultation opens on proposals to refine the TPM
Today, the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko opened consultation on proposed amendments to the Transmission Pricing Methodology to improve its efficiency and …
Non-discrimination obligations monitoring and compliance documents
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published three documents that set out how it intends to monitor compliance with the non-discrimination obligations …
Watch the BESS webinar recording
We would like to thank everyone who attended our webinar on our consultations to support the growing role of grid-scale batteries in New Zealand’s power system.
Feedback sought on proposed FTR change
We are seeking feedback on a proposal to remove the requirement for the Financial Transmission Rights manager to calculate the amount of loss and constraint ex…
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Sharpening our focus on regional power prices
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has updated its regional power prices dashboard with new data, to provide greater transparency of electricity prices and costs across Aotearoa.
Authority issues RFP for the next Commercial Market Making contract
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has started a competitive procurement process for its commercial market making scheme. A Request for Proposal is now ava…
Feedback invited on application for a Type B industrial co-generation station
We are considering an application from New Zealand Steel for Glenbrook Power Station’s Kilns Cogeneration Plant to be classified as a Type B industrial co-gene…
Updates to the vectorised scheduling, pricing and dispatch model
The Electricity Authority is updating the vectorised scheduling, pricing and dispatch model to reflect upcoming changes to the scheduling, pricing and dispatch…
Conclusion of the market making review – further findings published
Following consideration of independent analysis commissioned by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko, we have decided not to consider any further changes to …
Authority determines two Hāwera grid exit points as non-conforming
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has reclassified two grid exit points at Hāwera, from conforming to non-conforming.
Preparing for the next commercial market making contract
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is preparing for the next commercial market making contract, which will start on 1 March 2027.
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Energy Competition Task Force powers ahead with fresh agenda
The Energy Competition Task Force has announced it will continue its work in 2026 with a refreshed set of priorities and a greater focus on inter-agency collaboration to address competition issues in the electricity market.
Electricity Authority releases better billing toolkit
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has released a toolkit to support electricity retailers to implement new billing requirements, which come into effect on 30 October 2026.
The importance of metering and reducing reliance on exemptions
The Electricity Authority has published a case study to remind distributors of their obligation to ensure metering is installed at all network supply points, w…
Authority proposes protocol updates to strengthen electricity information exchange
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is proposing new and updated protocols to strengthen information and choice for electricity consumers.
Eye on electricity: Dunkelflaute and its impact on our electricity sector
Dunkelflaute is a German term for ‘dark lull’, meaning cloudy and low wind days, an issue for electricity grids with high proportions of wind and solar generat…