News

Jaun Park and Karen Frew join the ENA Board

We’re very excited to announce that two new members are joining the ENA board — Jaun Park and Karen Frew.

Lines companies win at EEA Awards

A huge congrats to lines companies Northpower, WEL Networks and Powerco who won gold today at the Electricity Engineers'​ Association of New Zealand awards!

Calling for cross-party agreement amidst growing energy concerns

Leaders from the energy and resources sector have signed a joint letter urging political leaders to join forces on a critical issue: the future of New Zealand's energy.

EDBs took home gold at the 2024 Energy Excellence Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards.

Granny flat rules may exacerbate an ongoing issue

The Government is proposing changes to make it easier to build granny flats. We don't want changes to inflate an already existing safety problem when building near power lines.

Changes to tree regulations

We’ve been working with MBIE to try and progress changes to the tree regulations. It has released a targeted consultation to ENA (and through ENA our members).

Study tour insights report

A contingent of 40 people completed the inaugural Electricity Networks Aotearoa (ENA) study tour from 18-22 March 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. The delegation was made up of lines company Chairs, CEs and GMs and staff from ENA.

First independent director appointment

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Gillian Blythe as our first independent director.

Gillian will officially join the Board in June.

Copper theft must stop

Right across Aotearoa, damage to power lines are being caused by thieves trying to get their hands on copper. 

The risk is massive and the return is minimal.

New map highlights all EDB connection prices and policies

This new map highlights the connection prices for the 27 EDBs. It points to the full connection policies and includes a factsheet for each EDB highlighting important connection information and how charges are calculated.

New Zealand networks moving to meet EV boom

New Ministers welcomed