New Zealand Electricity Authority

Joint Regulators Request Feedback on Efficient Network Solutions

The New Zealand Electricity Authority and joint regulatory partners have issued an open letter requesting feedback on measures to enable more efficient electricity networks. Network operators, industry participants, and consumers are invited to submit views on solutions that could reduce unnecessary costs in network infrastructure. The consultation aims to inform future regulatory approaches to network efficiency.

Space Weather Exercise Briefing, 12th May

The New Zealand Electricity Authority is providing a briefing for the industry on space weather exercise 2026, scheduled for 12th May. The session will prepare electricity sector participants for potential impacts of space weather events on power infrastructure and grid operations. Details of specific scenarios, actions, or obligations will be covered during the exercise briefing.

Correction to Distributed Generation Network Pricing Consultation

The New Zealand Electricity Authority has issued a correction to its consultation paper on reforming network pricing for distributed generation. The correction addresses errors or clarifications in the original consultation document. Stakeholders who submitted feedback on the original consultation should review the corrected version to ensure their comments were based on accurate information. The consultation relates to how network costs should be allocated between distributed generators and other network users.