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New Zealand's electricity regulator

Authority proposes protocol updates to strengthen electricity information exchange

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is proposing new and updated protocols to strengthen information and choice for electricity consumers.

Eye on electricity: Dunkelflaute and its impact on our electricity sector

Dunkelflaute is a German term for ‘dark lull’, meaning cloudy and low wind days, an issue for electricity grids with high proportions of wind and solar generat…

Enabling market evolution: Market Operations Service Provider 10-year roadmap

We are seeking feedback on our view of the issues facing our Market Operations Service Provider contractors and proposed approaches to modernise and evolve the…

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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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Improving consumer choice

Supporting consumer information, comparison and switching initiatives.

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Submissions open until 24 June 2026

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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.

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