News and events
Energy companies Powering Change on climate targets
A group of New Zealand energy companies have made a joint commitment to help reduce emissions and build a more sustainable future for all Kiwis.
New chief executive for Electricity Networks Aotearoa
The Board of Electricity Networks Aotearoa (ENA) is delighted to announce that Tracey Kai has been appointed chief executive.
Submission on energy hardship
A couple of months back we flagged a useful discussion paper from the Energy Hardship Expert Panel and have now released our submission on some of the questions raised.
New brand underpins ENA refocus
Electricity Networks Aotearoa (ENA) has been unveiled as the new brand for the peak body for electricity lines companies, complementing its repositioning as a higher-profile, climate-focused and inclusive organisation.
Announcing the Future Networks Forum
A reset and repurposing of the Smart Tech Working Group (STWG) into the Future Networks Forum has advanced successfully.
What lines companies investment is needed over the next 20 years?
We asked electricity lines companies how much increased spending they anticipate will be required on building and operating their networks through to 2050.
What we found is that the majority expect to begin upping this spend pretty heavily, by more than 20%, this decade. This would carry on through to 2040.
Launch of EDB investment driver ‘heatmap’
A ‘heatmap’ has been launched on the Electricity Network Association (ENA) website providing a visual demonstration of the significant investment drivers on electricity networks over coming decades.
The initiative will deliver key information on both the challenges and opportunities being faced as well as the sector’s proactive transition to a low-carbon, electrified economy, says ENA chief executive Graeme Peters.
ENA addresses investment needs on Morning Report
ENA CEO Graeme Peters discusses much-needed sector investment in resilience and the transition to a low-carbon, electrified economy with Morning Report's Kim Hill.
Energy consumers will ultimately pay less
New Zealand consumers will ultimately pay less for their overall energy needs due to greater investment planned in the country’s electricity network.
Better tree regs will mean fewer power cuts during storms
A government review of the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 is strongly endorsed by the Electricity Networks Association (ENA).
