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.

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.

Tree laws must change now

We've had another weather event where trees caused havoc on the power lines. And still, we wait for outdated tree laws to change

Upcoming events

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EEA substation forum

This is for engineers and technical specialists involved in substation design and engineering, from senior/principal engineers through to graduates and early-career professionals.

26 March 2026

New Zealand Emergency Management & Catastrophic Event Planning Conference

This conference will bring together the emergency management and civil defence professional community with first responder agencies and other key stakeholders, providing an opportunity for the broad a...

30-31 March 2026

Downstream 2026

Downstream 2026 will take place on 31 March - 1 April 2026 at the Tākina Wellington Convention Centre

31 March - 1 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

Latest submissions

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Wholesale market arrangements for battery energy storage systems

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the wholesale market arrangements for battery energy storage systems. We raise concerns about the proposal for the System Operator to dispatch large B...

23 December 2025

Reducing barriers for new connections – part C

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 t...

18 December 2025

ID amendments for related parties

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the proposed amendments to thresholds for related party transactions in electricity distribution. We support increasing the threshold from $20 million t...

17 December 2025

EA levy funded appropriations

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the proposed EA levy appropriations for 2026/27. The submission expresses support for the proposed modest increase of $0.3 million in levy appropriati...

16 December 2025

IM amendment accounting for shared revenue

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission on the proposed amendment to input methodologies (IMs) for electricity distribution businesses regarding shifted revenue. ENA supports the amendment which ens...

5 December 2025

Definition of small business (related to distributors paying negative charges when consumers export at peak times)

ENA submission to the Energy Competition Task Force about the proposed amendments related to distributors being required to pay negative charges when consumers supply electricity at peak times. The su...

21 November 2025

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