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New Zealand's electricity regulator
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View all newsCall 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 …
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Our projects
View all projectsFuture 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.
Transitioning to a more digital electricity system
Supporting New Zealand’s transition to a smarter, more connected and data-driven energy system.
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.