We are a kaitiaki of electricity
New Zealand's electricity regulator
News
View all newsStress test disclosures due by 25 March 2026
The stress testing regime requires certain participants in the wholesale electricity market to test their exposure to changes in spot electricity prices and re…
Proposals invited from OTC platform providers
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko, on behalf of the Industry Selection Panel, is inviting proposals for an over-the-counter trading platform to support vo…
Hedge market summary report for January 2026
Each month the Electricity Authority publishes a hedge market summary report for the previous calendar month. The January 2026 report is available to view.
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.
Evolving multiple trading and switching
Introducing multiple traders at a property and an operational review of industry switching processes.
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.
