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.

Yes, power bills are rising – but keeping them low will cost us more in the long run

Electricity price increases are not coming from one place alone. Ageing lines infrastructure, rising generation and transmission costs, and the push to electrify are all hitting household bills at once.

Power restored through nationwide teamwork

In October, a severe windstorm tore through the South Island. A coordinated response between lines companies — from the far north to the deep south — highlighted the electricity distribution industry’s commitment to helping communities during one of the year’s most damaging weather events.

We welcome Garth Dibley to the board

We’re very excited to announce a new member is joining the ENA board. Garth Dibley, the Chief Executive of WEL Networks, was announced as board member at the ENA AGM last week.

Upcoming events

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Chair and Chief Executive Forum

This is a one-day forum for lines company chairs and chief executives.

22 April 2026

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.

19 August 2026

Infrastructure Regulation Symposium

We're holding our inaugural Infrastructure Regulation Symposium — a new, cross-sector forum for infrastructure network leaders and regulatory professionals navigating an increasingly complex regulator...

24 November 2026

Latest submissions

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Mandating smart inverter capability for distributed generation

This is not a submission in response to a consultation, but rather a letter to the Electricity Authority about mandating smart inverter capability for distributed generation in New Zealand. ENA argues...

7 April 2026

Reply to open letter re non-network solutions

This is the ENA's response to an open letter from the Electricity Authority, Commerce Commission and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. It's about the efficient use of non-network solut...

24 March 2026

TPM operational review 2026

ENA submission to Transpower New Zealand about the TPM Operational Review 2026. The submission addresses operational issues with the Transmission Pricing Methodology (TPM), suggesting amendments for g...

20 March 2026

Reducing barriers for new connections – WACC estimate for connection charge reconciliation

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the consultation paper on reducing barriers for new connections, specifically the WACC estimate for connection charge reconciliation. The submission s...

17 March 2026

Simplifying local government

ENA submission to the Simplifying Local Government team about the draft proposal to simplify local government. The submission emphasises the need for structured engagement with critical infrastructure...

20 February 2026

Multiple trading relationships and switching

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about concerns regarding the evolving multiple trading relationships (MTR) and switching proposal. ENA highlights that while the proposal attempts to foster...

17 February 2026

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