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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 >>
Consumer Insights Helping To Shape The Electricity Authority’s Work
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 9:49 am | Electricity Authority
"The survey confirms what we hear from consumers - people are worried about the cost of power and unsure where to turn," says Andrew Millar, General Manager Retail and Consumer. More >>
Electricity Authority Proposes Reining In High Up-Front Charges To Connect To Electricity Networks
Monday, 17 November 2025, 12:55 pm | Electricity Authority
The proposed new rules would be an interim solution ahead of further potential changes to improve connection pricing efficiency across the board. More >>
Improving Electricity Billing Consultation Extended
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 3:47 pm | Electricity Authority
We would appreciate your feedback and encourage you to read the consultation paper and make a submission. More >>
Electricity Authority Seeks Input On Emergency Reserve Scheme
Friday, 17 October 2025, 11:03 am | Electricity Authority
We aim to publish our decision on the proposed Code amendment by the end of the year. If the decision is to proceed with the scheme, implementation will commence in January 2026 with the Code changes taking effect in May. More >>
Electricity Authority Consults On Rule Changes To Level The Power Playing Field
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 9:29 am | Electricity Authority
"The recommended new rules make sure all retailers are operating on a level playing field and help ensure accountability and transparency in the market," says Electricity Authority Chair Anna Kominik. More >>
Electricity Authority Marks One Year Of Supporting Innovation With Power Innovation Pathway Insights Report
Monday, 13 October 2025, 10:48 am | Electricity Authority
The Power Innovation Pathway is open year-round for general regulatory support. For innovators seeking tailored support, applications for an enhanced support programme are open until 31 October 2025. More >>
