We are a kaitiaki of electricity

New Zealand's electricity regulator

Stress test disclosures due by 24 June

The spot price risk disclosure regime requires certain participants in the wholesale electricity market to assess their financial exposure to hypothetical move…

Two BESS consultations open and five minute settlement discussion paper released

We are seeking feedback on two consultation papers to support the growing role of battery energy storage systems in New Zealand’s power system.

Closure of section 16 review

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has closed an investigation into concerns raised with us about pricing, contract availability, and business conduct in t…

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Code review programme

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

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Submissions open until 9 June 2026

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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 30 June 2026

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Transitioning to a more digital electricity system

Supporting New Zealand’s transition to a smarter, more connected and data-driven energy system.

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Submissions open until 16 June 2026

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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.

About the Code