We have granted and gazetted a new exemption (referred to as exemption No. 244 on our website). 

Transpower New Zealand Limited is exempted from complying with the obligation in clause 13.34 of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 to submit reports to the Authority on revised information submitted later than two hours before the relevant trading period. The Gazette notice, including reasons for the approval, is available on our website.

• Gazette notice

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Due to the earthquake last week, the Wholesale Advisory Group (WAG) is aware that some interested parties were not able to return to their offices for several days.

Therefore, the WAG Chair has extended the deadline for accepting submissions on the WAG discussion paper, titled Instantaneous reserve event charge and cost allocation, until 5 pm on Monday, 28 November 2016.

• Discussion paper

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WAG discussion paper: Instantaneous reserve event charge and cost allocation

The WAG seeks feedback from interested parties on the Instantaneous Reserve Event Charge and Cost Allocation discussion paper. 

• Instantaneous reserve event charge and cost allocation

Started: 11/10/2016; Ending 28/11/2016 5 pm

Stress test regime review

We have reviewed the stress test regime to ensure it continues to promote the reliability and efficiency limbs of the Authority’s statutory objective in the face of changing market conditions.

• Stress test regime review

Started: 18/10/2016; Ending 29/11/2016 5 pm

Customer compensation scheme review

We have reviewed the customer compensation scheme (CCS) to ensure it continues to promote the reliability and efficiency limbs of the Authority’s statutory objective in the face of changing market conditions.

• CCS review

Started: 18/10/2016; Ending 29/11/2016 5 pm

Code Review Programme 2016

We’ve published a consultation paper seeking views on a number of small changes we propose making to the Code.  

• Code Review Programme 2016

Started: 18/10/2016; Ending 29/11/2016 5 pm

Levy-funded appropriations and strategic priorities for 2017/18

We’ve published a consultation paper setting out, and seeking feedback on, our proposed appropriations, strategic priorities and programmes for 2017/18.  

• Levy-funded appropriations and strategic priorities for 2017/18

Started: 25/10/2016; Ending 6/12/2016 5 pm

Requirements and processes for audits: New guidelines

We are consulting on guidelines and supporting information for auditors and audited participants, to reflect changes to the Code that will come into force on 1 June 2017.

• Requirements and processes for audits: New guidelines

Started: 25/10/2016; Ending 20/12/2016 5 pm

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