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New Chair For Electricity Authority Announced
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 1:07 pm | Electricity Authority
Harbord has been appointed for a three-year term which commences on 15 July. More >>
Security And Reliability Council Issues Review Of 2026 Electricity Year
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 8:53 am | Electricity Authority
The SRC is established under the Electricity Act 2010 to provide independent advice on the performance of the electricity system, on Transpower as System Operator, and on reliability of supply, to the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (Authority). More >>
Have Your Say: Next Steps To Improve Pricing Rules For Connecting To Electricity Networks
Monday, 13 July 2026, 8:22 am | Electricity Authority
The Authority’s 'distribution connection pricing reform' project' aims to ensure the rules around connection charges are more efficient, transparent and consistent across the country. More >>
New Rules Target High Charges To Connect To Electricity Networks
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 8:52 am | Electricity Authority
Lines companies’ charging approaches for connecting to their networks will come under scrutiny following new rules announced today by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (Authority). From 1 August 2026, the Authority will implement a new framework ... More >>
Electricity Authority Seeks Feedback From Consumers On Access To Electricity And Choice Of Plans
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 1:47 pm | Electricity Authority
"The consultation will help us to examine how the options are working for the people who rely on them, and whether they are accessible, suitable and sustainable," says Andrew Millar, Authority GM Retail and Consumer. More >>
Electricity Authority To Level Electricity Competition Playing Field
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 8:12 am | Electricity Authority
Electricity Authority Acting Chair Erik Westergaard said this move will strengthen competition, increase transparency, and provide information the Authority can use for monitoring and enforcement. More >>
Electricity Authority Withdraws Formal Complaint Against Transpower
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 2:56 pm | Electricity Authority
In light of the expert evidence on good electricity industry practice, the Authority is considering whether changes are required to the standard in the Code or a better approach is required to reflect New Zealand’s specific circumstances. More >>
Electricity Authority Lodges Formal Complaint Over Alleged Code Breaches
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 8:11 am | Electricity Authority
Under the Electricity Industry (Enforcement) Regulations 2010, which were in force in March 2022 when the accuracy issues were first identified, the maximum total liability for an asset owner found to be in breach of Part 15 of the Code is $200,000. More >>
Energy Competition Task Force Powers Ahead With Fresh Agenda
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 8:25 am | Electricity Authority
Task Force member and Commerce Commission Chair John Small says New Zealanders can be confident that the organisations regulating the electricity sector are aligned and working in their interests. More >>
Energy Competition Task Force Powers Ahead With Fresh Agenda
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 8:22 am | Electricity Authority
Task Force member and Commerce Commission Chair John Small says New Zealanders can be confident that the organisations regulating the electricity sector are aligned and working in their interests. More >>
Electricity Authority Takes Closer Look At Price Increases
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 10:46 am | Electricity Authority
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (Authority) has requested more information from power companies about higher power prices and whether further increases are expected ahead of winter. The Authority estimates most households face average increases ... More >>
New Rules Encourage More Solar To Power Local Networks
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 10:06 am | Electricity Authority
The new rules also create a nationally consistent and transparent approach to export limits for solar installations, wind farms and other distributed generation that supply more than 10kW. More >>
Electricity Authority Launches Free Power Comparison And Switching Site ‘Billy’
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 8:24 am | Electricity Authority
"Billy gives people a simple way to check their plan and make sure they’re getting the best deal for them," says Authority Chief Executive Sarah Gillies. More >>
New Rules For Power Companies To Improve Bills, Reduce Bill Shock And Introduce Product Information Standards
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 10:55 am | Electricity Authority
General Manager Retail and Consumer Andrew Millar says these decisions complement the Authority’s wider work to improve market settings and strengthen competition, including introducing new level playing field measures for the energy sector. More >>
Electricity Authority Launches New Consultation On Non-Discrimination Obligations
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 4:21 pm | Electricity Authority
"We want to improve the confidence of anyone buying electricity risk management contracts, by requiring fairness, consistency and transparency in how generation is sold," Authority General Manager Wholesale and Supply, Hayden Glass, said. More >>
Room For Improvement In Power Companies’ Compliance With Consumer Care Rules
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 11:48 am | Electricity Authority
The Authority brought in the Obligations last year, to ensure households are treated fairly, can stay connected, and are supported to manage their power bills. More >>
Electricity Authority Announces Electricity Emergency Reserve Scheme
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 12:28 pm | Electricity Authority
The Authority’s General Manager, Wholesale and Supply, Hayden Glass, said the scheme has been developed in consultation with the electricity sector and is well supported by industry participants. More >>
Electricity Authority Lodges Formal Complaint Over Alleged Code Breach
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 9:04 am | Electricity Authority
If the Rulings Panel upholds a complaint, it has the power to make remedial orders against industry participants. Remedial orders include pecuniary penalties, compliance orders, compensation orders, and private and public warnings or reprimands. More >>
Electricity Authority Clarifies Small Business Eligibility For Rebates
Monday, 22 December 2025, 10:30 am | Electricity Authority
The decision will apply from 1 April 2026 to all households and to small businesses with a network connection size of up to 45kVA and that export up to 45kW of electricity back to the network. More >>
Most Recommendations In Northland Tower Collapse Report Completed
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 12:19 pm | Electricity Authority
Nineteen of the recommendations were for Transpower, and the Authority has worked closely with Transpower to ensure the work is completed. More >>
