Electricity Authority

The Electricity Authority is an independent Crown entity responsible for the efficient operation of the New Zealand electricity market.

The Electricity Authority replaced the Electricity Commission on 1 November 2010, as one of a number of changes made under the Electricity Industry Act 2010.

The objective of the Authority is to promote competition in, reliable supply by, and the efficient operation of, the electricity industry for the long-term benefit of consumers.

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