Our projects

We're working with the sector on projects to ensure Aotearoa's low-emissions transition happens efficiently, while providing a reliable, secure and resilient electricity supply.

Distribution connection pricing reform

Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.

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Submissions open until 1 August 2025

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Evolving multiple trading and switching

Introducing multiple traders at a property and an operational review of industry switching processes.

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Submissions open until 29 July 2025

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Future security and resilience

Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.

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Submissions open until 31 July 2025

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Improving consumer choice

Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.

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Submissions open until 12 August 2025

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Over-the-counter market

Improving the operation and efficiency of the over-the-counter market.

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Submissions open until 24 July 2025

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Code amendment omnibus

Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.

Code review programme

Code review programmes address various themes or issues that arise in the Code.

Commercial market making

Making the electricity futures market more efficient.

Default distributor agreements

Implementing default distributor agreements over use-of-system agreements to improve contracts between distributors and traders.

Distribution pricing

How to speed up distribution pricing reform to realise consumer benefits and facilitate an efficient low-emissions transition.

Distributor involvement in flexibility services market

Developing guidance to support a competitive flexibility services market for more efficient and cost-effective use of the distribution network.

Energy Competition Task Force

Investigating actions to strengthen the performance of the electricity market for the benefit of all consumers.