Traffic cones are increasing the price of power
Safety must always be the top priority when working on the electricity network, but the escalating cost of temporary traffic management (TTM) faced by electricity networks is extraordinary.
Exciting leadership opportunity – Future Networks Forum co-chair vacancy
The Future Networks Forum (FNF) is a collaboration of lines companies driving innovation and progress toward our climate goals. A co-chair position is open and we need someone to step in — and help sh...
Improving the electricity connections journey and a new glossary
The Future Networks Forum is streamlining and improving the customer experience when connecting to the electricity network. The first action has been achieved with a sector-wide glossary to standardis...
Jason Franklin named as new CEO of Powerco
Jason’s experience and dedication to the growth of the sector will be invaluable to Powerco which is the second largest distributor of electricity and gas in Aotearoa. He'll begin in the role from 28 ...
New toolkit to drive gender equity
Women in the electricity sector are paid on average 22% less than men — a gender pay gap that's nearly three times the national average. The research is based on 11,472 employee records from 25 compan...
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.
FNF Innovation Forum
Registrations are now open. This two-day event will take place in Wellington. There is also the option to attend this event online via Teams.
11-12 March 2025
Downstream 2025
Downstream 2025 will take place on 20-21 March 2025 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
20-21 March 2025
New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards
The annual New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards provide an opportunity to recognise excellence and achievement across the energy sector. This is the industry's premier black-tie gala event.
13 August 2025
Submissions
We analyse, research, engage and put our thoughts and recommendations forward to agencies. We do this so that the electricity distribution sector has the right regulation and policies in place to deliver reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity to all New Zealanders.
view allLocal Government (Water Services) Bill
ENA submission to the Finance and Expenditure Committee about concerns with the Local Government (Water Services) Bill. The submission highlights issues with clauses that allow third parties to modify...
21 February 2025
Resource Management Amendment Bill
ENA submission to the Environment Select Committee about the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill. The submission discusses the need for an efficient consenting sch...
10 February 2025
Cross submission — connection pricing and connection process
ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the proposed amendments to connection pricing and processes. The submission highlights concerns over inconsistencies in both these areas and suggests ...
24 January 2025
Aurora WACC change
ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about aligning the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) rate to the Default Price-Quality Path (DPP4) rate from 1 April 2025. This alignment is seen as a p...
23 January 2025
IM amendments for EDBs and Transpower
ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about proposed amendments to input methodologies for electricity distribution businesses and Transpower. The submission discusses issues related to the reopen...
23 January 2025
Proposed Regulatory Standards Bill
ENA submission to the Ministry for Regulation about the Proposed Regulatory Standards Bill discussion document. The submission supports the intent of improving regulatory quality and urges for a regul...
13 January 2025
Publications
Here you'll find all our publications like research, resources and annual reports.
view allBriefing the the incoming Energy Minister Simon Watts
The Briefing the Incoming Minister (BIM) outlines key strategic opportunities and issues facing the electricity distribution sector here in Aotearoa.
19 February 2025
Glossary for the electricity sector
There are a huge number of acronyms and terms used in the electricity sector. This glossary outlines many of the terms regarding electricity connections and electricity pricing.
29 January 2025
Cost of working in the road corridor for lines companies
This report was commissioned by ENA and undertaken by BECA. It looks at the rising costs of Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) for lines companies in New Zealand. The data highlights that, on average,...
4 December 2024
ENA annual report 2024
This annual report summarises our mahi and impact between 1 August 2023 - 31 July 2024.
1 October 2024
Briefing to the Incoming Energy Minister Nov 2023
ENA's briefing to the incoming Minister for Energy, Simeon Brown. This BIM was sent on 27 Nov 2023.
27 November 2023
ENA annual report 2023
This annual report summarises our mahi and impact between 1 August 2022 - 31 July 2023.
1 October 2023