ENA submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee about the Public Works Amendment Bill. The submission supports the bill's efforts to modernise the Public Works Act by advocating for clear and efficient processes for land acquisition, compensation for infrastructure relocation, and statutory powers for all electricity distribution businesses to facilitate timely and equitable delivery of critical infrastructure.

This study evaluates the likely outcomes from two possible futures. Firstly, continuation with the low-fixed charge (LFC) regime. And secondly, removal of the LFC regime.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the 2020 Utilities Disputes awareness consultation. ENA supports the role of Utilities Disputes but argues against the proposed initiative to raise general awareness among all consumers, suggesting it is inefficient and not cost-effective.

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the reconsideration of Aurora Energy's customised price-quality path due to a capacity event. ENA agrees with the draft decision to allow an additional capital expenditure budget and emphasises the challenges in demand forecasting and the need for mechanism adjustments to accommodate unforeseen capacity needs.

ENA submission to the Ministry of Education about the redesign of the vocational education and training system, discussing the potential implications of disestablishing Te Pūkenga and re-establishing regional Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics. The submission also addresses funding system changes and highlights concerns regarding financial viability, administrative complexities, and consistency in standards across the sector.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about reducing barriers for new connections, emphasising necessary amendments to the Code for clarity and efficiency. The submission expresses support for the proposed changes but also highlights concerns about the potential risk of regulatory uncertainty and unintended non-compliance due to ongoing amendments.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about reducing barriers for new connections (Parts A and B), focusing on efficient connection pricing and clarifying distributor obligations. ENA supports reforms that promote competition and consumer benefits while expressing concerns about current proposals potentially anchoring inefficient past practices and imposing undue burdens on electricity distribution businesses.