• Authority releases preliminary decision on 9 August undesirable trading situation claim

  Published: 16/12/2021 12:00am

  The Authority has today published its preliminary decision on the claim that an undesirable trading situation (UTS) occurred on 9 August 2021. Read More

• Authority welcomes MBIE investigation into electricity supply interruptions of 9 August 2021

  Published: 25/11/2021 12:00am

  The Authority welcomes MBIE’s report ‘Investigation into electricity supply interruptions of 9 August 2021’ commissioned by the Minister of Energy and Resources following the 9 August electricity cuts. Read More

• Powering the future

  Published: 16/11/2021 12:00am

  How will new technology help us to keep the lights on when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining? How do we secure our power supply from future threat of cyber-attacks? Read More

• Electricity Authority's Review of competition in the wholesale electricity market raises questions about the Tiwai contracts and the cost of electricity for all consumers

  Published: 27/10/2021 8:09am

  In March 2021 the Electricity Authority announced it would conduct a review into competition in the wholesale electricity market. Read More

• Transmission Pricing Methodology ready for consultation

  Published: 08/10/2021 8:16am

  The Electricity Authority has started consulting on a proposed new Transmission Pricing Methodology (TPM). Read More

• Authority publishes initial review into 9 August electricity cuts

  Published: 10/09/2021 12:00am

  The Electricity Authority (Authority) has completed phase one of its review of the 9 August 2021 electricity cuts under section 16(1)(g) of the Electricity Industry Act 2010. Read More

• Authority decides to reset prices to correct 2019 UTS

  Published: 17/08/2021 12:00am

  The Authority has decided to reset spot electricity prices to correct the 2019 undesirable trading situation (UTS). Read More

• Electricity Authority orders review under the Electricity Industry Act 2010

  Published: 13/08/2021 11:15am

  The Electricity Authority has ordered a review of the 9 August 2021 electricity cuts. Read More

• Media statement - 10 August 2021

  Published: 10/08/2021 7:04pm

  The Electricity Authority is disappointed some consumers were left without electricity last night and as the industry regulator, we are concerned about the system response. Read More

• Authority project to explore long-term resilience and security of electricity supply

  Published: 10/08/2021 12:00am

  The Electricity Authority has launched a project looking at how to ensure the electricity system remains secure and resilient as it evolves over the coming decades. Read More

• Updating regulatory settings for electricity distribution networks to support the transition to a low-emissions economy

  Published: 27/07/2021 12:00am

  The Electricity Authority is looking to update the regulatory settings for distribution networks to better support the electricity sector’s transition to a low-emissions economy, while continuing to provide long-term benefits to consumers. Read More

• Electricity Authority welcomes gas agreement

  Published: 01/06/2021 12:00am

  The Electricity Authority has welcomed a gas supply agreement between Genesis Energy and Methanex. Read More

• New trading conduct rule clarifies expected behaviours in the wholesale electricity market

  Published: 01/06/2021 12:00am

  The Electricity Authority has decided on a new trading conduct rule. Read More

• Authority completes investigations on alleged breaches of trading conduct rules

  Published: 22/04/2021 12:00am

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• Consultation on batteries in the electricity market enables new sector technology and boosts competition

  Published: 08/04/2021 9:38am

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• Putting consumers first: a collaborative approach to consumer care

  Published: 30/03/2021 11:39am

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• Authority proposes actions to correct 2019 UTS

  Published: 11/03/2021 12:00am

  The Authority has released a consultation paper on the proposed actions to correct the 2019 undesirable trading situation (UTS). Read More

• The New Zealand Electricity Authority is inviting local and international market makers to provide services to the New Zealand electricity futures market

  Published: 20/01/2021 9:44am

  The Authority has a services contract opportunity for providers of market making services Read More