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Join the conversation about levelling the playing field in the electricity sector
- Consumers
Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (Authority) are hosting in-person events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to discuss the proposed new rules to level the playing field between generator-retailers and independent retailers.
The discussions at these events will help inform the Authority's decision making. Event details as follows:
Please note: our Auckland event venue has reached capacity. We can no longer accept bookings for the Auckland event.
| Date | Time | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
Wellington |
Monday 24 March 2025 |
4:00pm - 6:00pm |
|
Auckland |
Wednesday 26 March 2025 |
5:00pm - 6:30pm |
|
Christchurch |
Thursday 27 March 2025 |
4:00pm - 6:00pm |
At these events, members of the Energy Competition Task Force will give a brief overview of our proposed progressive approach to levelling the playing field.
In Auckland we are privileged to have Auckland University’s Director of the Energy Centre Professor Emilson Silva as co-host and key academics in the field will contribute to the conversation.
Your thoughts and questions will be central to these events and your input will help us ensure a fairer, more transparent electricity market for everyone.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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