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New Zealand's electricity regulator
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View all newsFAQs for half hourly reconciliation
Following the release of our Requiring the use of half-hourly data for reconciliation - Decision paper on 27 March, participants and interested parties have ra…
Watch our Quarterly Update, 22 July 2026
We had a great turnout at our latest online quarterly update on Wednesday 22 July. Thanks to all those who tuned in.
Electricity Authority review finds growing awareness of services that help consumers
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published a post-implementation review of measures introduced in 2021 to increase awareness of Utilities Disputes, a…
Wednesday 29 July, 10.30-11.30am
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Our projects
View all projectsCode amendment omnibus
Consulting on amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code.
Distribution connection pricing reform
Improving connection pricing methodologies so they’re more efficient with greater consistency across distributors.
Future security and resilience
Ensuring our electricity system remains secure and resilient for New Zealand's low-emissions energy transition.
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.
