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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 >>
Better Bills Will Help Consumers Find Better Plans, Says Electricity Authority
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 2:45 pm | Electricity Authority
The Authority is asking for feedback on changes to give people more choice, more control and better value on their electricity. More >>
Proposed Changes To Double The Electricity That Residential Solar Can Supply Local Networks
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 1:44 pm | Electricity Authority
Distributed generation - including solar and battery systems installed in homes and businesses - is on the rise, supporting the national electricity grid that runs the length of the country. More >>
Electricity Retailer South Pacific Energy Defaults
Friday, 3 October 2025, 1:06 pm | Electricity Authority
The distributor issued the termination notice after South Pacific Energy failed to pay its distribution charges, triggering the Electricity Authority’s trader default process. More >>
Electricity Authority Welcomes Outcome Of Electricity Market Review
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 10:15 am | Electricity Authority
The Government’s response and the recommendations announced today recognise the Authority must be fit-for-purpose to protect and promote the interests of New Zealand consumers. More >>
Electricity Authority Lodges Formal Complaints Over Alleged Code Breaches
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 11:06 am | Electricity Authority
The Code sets out the duties and responsibilities for all participants in New Zealand's electricity industry. The Authority can enforce compliance with the Code to ensure improved industry practice. More >>
Electricity Authority And Gas Industry Company Align To Deliver Better Outcomes For Energy Consumers
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 10:02 am | Electricity Authority
The agreed principles between the Authority and Gas Industry Co will guide their collaboration, particularly in relation to their work programmes and any information sharing between them. More >>
Electricity Authority Moves To Level The Power Playing Field
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 10:57 am | Electricity Authority
The level playing field options were developed by the Authority, the Commerce Commission Te Komihana Tauhokohoko (Commerce Commission) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment under the Energy Competition Task Force. More >>
Electricity Authority Investigates Business Claims About Energy Markets
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 10:11 am | Electricity Authority
After initial checks, the Authority believes the issue needs a closer look. The Authority has broad powers under the Electricity Industry Act 2010 to investigate and hold market participants accountable. More >>
Electricity Authority Seeks Feedback On Emergency Reserve Scheme
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 12:12 pm | Electricity Authority
Under the proposed ERS, organisations willing and able to reduce their power consumption on request - to make it available to the grid - could opt-in to the scheme and be paid to reduce their demand for short periods, where it makes commercial sense to ... More >>
Making It Easy To Get The Best Deal For Your Power
Friday, 25 July 2025, 12:54 pm | Electricity Authority
Over the coming year the Authority will be engaging with the sector on the proposals, all designed to give consumers access to better information and more choice. More >>
New Rules Unlock Network Connection Barriers To Support Electrification
Friday, 18 July 2025, 8:41 am | Electricity Authority
The Authority consulted on a package of changes late last year, with a focus on reducing the time and cost to connect infrastructure such as public EV charging stations, manufacturing, and solar farms. More >>
New Zealanders Get More Choices For How We Use, Buy And Sell Electricity - And Lower Our Power Bills
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 10:52 am | Electricity Authority
The Authority is changing the electricity market rules to give New Zealanders more control over their power use and costs. The changes, led by the Energy Competition Task Force (Task Force), will benefit all electricity consumers by putting downward ... More >>
Better Data To Unlock Better Deals For Consumers
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 9:48 am | Electricity Authority
The lack of standardised data and access rules in the electricity sector is a major barrier to helping consumers get the best possible plan. More >>
Electricity Authority Appoints Daylight To Deliver New Comparison And Switching Service
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 11:10 am | Electricity Authority
Daylight will deliver the new service by the end of this year and work with the Authority to evolve its capabilities over time, leveraging emerging technologies, improvements in data standardisation and a future consumer-data-right. More >>
