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Retailers asked to complete readiness survey on October Code amendments
The Electricity Authority is seeking information about electricity retailers’ readiness for amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 that…
Consultation opens for Code amendment omnibus #7
The Electricity Authority is seeking feedback on an omnibus consultation paper proposing a range of discrete changes to the Electricity Industry Participation …
Decision on 4 February 2026 under-frequency event
An under‑frequency event occurred at approximately 8.29pm on 4 February 2026 when HVDC Pole 3 suddenly ramped down, reducing North Island frequency to 49.20Hz.
Authority issues RFP for independent review of System Operator performance framework and value for money
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a provider to conduct an independent review of the System Operator. The rev…
New members appointed to the Electricity Authority Advisory Group
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of 7 new members to the Electricity Authority Advisory Group, following our recent call for nominations. The group pr…
Feedback welcome on application for a Type B industrial co-generation station
The Electricity Authority is considering an application from Fonterra for all five units at the Whareroa Co-generator to be classified as a Type B industrial c…
New rules on connection charges: explainers and guidance
We’ve introduced new rules coming into effect throughout 2026/27 to improve connection pricing methodologies. To support distributors and those wanting to conn…
New investigation into alleged Consumer Care Obligations breach
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has started an investigation into an alleged breach of the Electricity Industry Participation Code.
‘System-wide map’ to help guide electricity sector’s digital future
We have released a system-wide map that outlines a collective vision for a digitalised electricity system, along with the possible actions that could h…
Registry Managers users’ course in Christchurch and Wellington
The Electricity Authorityand Registry Manager, Jade Software, are hosting two Registry Manager users’ courses.
Registrations open for our quarterly update on 22 July
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko invites you to our next quarterly update, on Wednesday 22 July 11.00am-12.00pm.
Insights from our flexibility workshops
We have published a summary of insights following the four open workshops we held in May 2026 to discuss how to unlock more flexibility and non-network sol…
Call for nominations for the Common Quality Technical Group
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is calling for nominations for an additional member for its Common Quality Technical Group. The membership term runs unt…
New quarterly over-the-counter market bids and offers summaries
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko gathers information to gain deeper insights into the electricity markets to help ensure current market rules are working…
Annual levy rates calculated for 2026/27
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s annual levy rates have been calculated for the financial year ending 30 June 2027, in accordance with regulation 7 of …