We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsEye on electricity: ASX futures price volatility
New Zealand has a highly renewable electricity system that uses hydro, geothermal, wind and solar generation. However, high levels of renewable generation cont…
Workshop registrations open: help us shape our flexibility work programme
We are developing a work programme focused on enabling flexibility across the electricity system and invite you to be involved.
Hedge disclosure certificates due by 30 June
Participants in the hedge market are required to submit an annual hedge disclosure certificate and must do so by 30 June 2026 under clause 13.230 of the El…
Our projects
View all projectsDistributed generation pricing principles reform
Driving more efficient distributed generation and maximising the benefits it brings to electricity networks.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
Improving consumer choice
Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.
Industry
Setting and enforcing the Code
We set the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 - the rules that govern nearly every aspect of New Zealand's electricity industry.
It's each industry participant’s responsibility to comply with industry regulations and the Code, but we're here to support and advise.
We monitor and enforce the rules so that participants operate on a level playing field and consumers are treated fairly.
