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 ...
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.
New report: potential DSO models for Aotearoa.
It sets out possible paths for how DSO could evolve here in Aotearoa and raises the key questions we’ll all need to grapple with as DER (like EV chargers, batteries and solar) continue to take off.
Updated tree regulations a win for power reliability and cost
Long-awaited changes to outdated tree regulations will help keep the power on and reduce costs for consumers, following an announcement by Minister Watts.
How many more trees need to fall on power lines before the rules change?
Cyclone Tam left over 40,000 people in Northland and Auckland without power. It's yet another wake-up call to fix New Zealand’s outdated tree regulations — before more people are left in the dark.
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
Downstream 2026
Downstream 2026 will take place on 31 March - 1 April 2026 at the Tākina Wellington Convention Centre
31 March - 1 April 2026
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 allAurora Energy’s transition to the 2025-2030 default price quality path
ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about Aurora Energy's transition to the 2025-2030 default price-quality path. The submission expresses concerns regarding proposed efficiency adjustments, red...
4 September 2025
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
Publications
Here you'll find all our publications like research, resources and annual reports.
view allSouth Island EV journey charging
Alongside South Island EDBs, we engaged DETA Consulting to forecast demand and potential sites for EV journey charges in the South Island. At a maximum – only around 107 additional 50kW journey charge...
26 May 2025
Potential Distribution System Operation (DSO) models for Aotearoa.
With the Future Networks Forum, we've commissioned a report that explores potential Distribution System Operation (DSO) models for Aotearoa. It sets out possible paths for how DSO could evolve here an...
7 May 2025
Briefing 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