We are the voice of the lines companies.

The 29 lines companies across Aotearoa make sure that New Zealanders have reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity 24/7.

Lines companies win gold at the Excellence Awards

Congratulations to Westpower, The Lines Company and Powerco who all won gold at the New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards.

New voltage limits good for consumers

The Government has announced it will expand the statutory low voltage range from 230 volts ±6% to ±10%. This 4% difference can help clear the way for more rooftop solar, greater exporting limits, and smarter use of the grid.

Fewer chargers, smarter spending: ENA challenges EV target numbers

New research shows the South Island is already well on the way to meeting public EV journey charging needs for 2030 — but a smart, targeted approach is essential to avoid unnecessary spending.

Upcoming events

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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

Annual Connection

It will take place at Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch. This annual three-day event provides line mechanics and cable jointers from across New Zealand with a unique platform to test their ...

21-23 October 2025

FNF Innovation Forum: save the date

The next two-day event forum will take place on 11-12 Nov 2025

11-12 Nov 2025

NZ Power Summit 2025 — Shaping New Zealand’s Energy Future

Crowne Plaza, Auckland

18-19 November 2025

Latest submissions

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Electricity consumer data rights

ENA submission to the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment about the consultation on the introduction of a consumer data right in the electricity sector. The submission expresses support f...

26 August 2025

Draft fuel security plan

ENA submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment about improving New Zealand's fuel security and resilience. This submission outlines the importance of integrating fuel security w...

25 August 2025

The future operation of New Zealand’s power system

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the future operation of New Zealand’s power system, advocating for a hybrid model for distribution system operation. The submission emphasises minimal...

19 August 2025

Going for housing growth

ENA submission to the Ministry of Housing & Urban Development and the Ministry for the Environment about ensuring that housing growth plans integrate the needs of electricity distribution networks. It...

17 August 2025

Fibre IM review issues paper – tranche 1

Submission to the Commerce Commission focused on the Commission’s proposal to review the methodology for the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) across both Part 4 and Part 6. ENA continues to rec...

7 August 2025

Joint letter to the Commerce Commission — part of the fibre IM review consultation process

As a collective of businesses, industry associations and consumer representatives, we write a joint letter to the Commerce Commission as part of the consultation process for the Fibre IM Review issues...

7 August 2025

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