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Thanks to retailers for the first data submitted under new retail data reporting notice
In March 2025 the Authority published its decision to bring the new Retail Market Monitoring clause 2016 information notice into effect. Retailers have now sub…
Questions invited on standardised super-peak hedge contract independent report
The Electricity Authority is offering interested parties the opportunity to ask questions to clarify their understanding of an independent report we commission…
Submissions published on four recent consultations
Thanks to all those who have provided feedback on our recent consultations. We have published submissions for the following consultations: TPM technical amendm…
New rules to improve application processes for network connections: technical consultation opens
We are inviting feedback on the draft Code for recently announced new rules that make it easier and faster to connect to the electricity network, or to upgrade…
Register now: reactive power and voltage coordination workshop
Join the Electricity Authority in-person or online on Wednesday 8 October for a technical workshop on managing reactive power flows and voltage coordination ac…
Seeking feedback after concerns raised about conduct in the markets
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko would like to hear from anyone who has any concerns around pricing, contract availability and business conduct in the el…
Connection pricing methodologies Code amendment finalised and FAQs published
We’ve published a new webpage of frequently asked questions for the new rules to improve connection pricing methodologies. These FAQs are designed to help dist…
Decision on causer of 26 July 2024 under-frequency event
Following consultation, we have determined that Transpower New Zealand Limited, as grid owner, is the causer of the 26 July 2024 under-frequency event.
Have your say on the costs, benefits and value of ‘network visibility’
We’re seeking early feedback on improving ‘network visibility’, including the associated costs, benefits and the value improving network visibility could bring.
System Operator seeks feedback on updating common quality information requirements
The System Operator is consulting on the proposed Connected Assets Commissioning, Testing and Information Standard.
Watch our August quarterly update
Thanks to everyone who joined our quarterly update. If you missed it, the recording is available to watch online.
Submissions on future operation of power system consultation published
We have published the submissions to our consultation paper. The future operation of New Zealand's power system. This paper put forward three models of distrib…
Guidance for health practitioners to support medically dependent consumers published
The Electricity Authority has published guidance for health practitioners to understand their role in helping patients who may be medically dependent on electr…
Registrations open: next steps for digitalisation project
We will share ideas and suggestions we've received from stakeholders about digitalising the electricity system at a series of workshops.
Registrations open: Exploring network visibility workshop
We’re inviting you to join us for our ‘Exploring network visibility’ workshop in Wellington on 18 September 2025.