Tag: electricity_market

New Rules to Level Playing Field in New Zealand's Electricity Market

26 May 2026 7:58 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand's Electricity Authority introduces rules from July 1st to ensure fair competition. Major gentailers must treat all retailers equally for wholesale price risk, aiming for better deals and more choice for Kiwi consumers.

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No Radical Intervention in Broken New Zealand Energy Market

1 Oct 2025 8:15 a.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

Government announces measures to secure energy future, including LNG import facility and support for renewable projects, but experts say it is unlikely to bring down high electricity prices in the short term.

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