News

Granny flat rules may exacerbate an ongoing issue

12 August 2024

The Government is proposing changes to make it easier to build granny flats. We don't want changes to inflate an already existing safety problem when building near power lines.

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Changes to tree regulations

30 July 2024

We’ve been working with MBIE to try and progress changes to the tree regulations. It has released a targeted consultation to ENA (and through ENA our members).

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Study tour insights report

29 April 2024

A contingent of 40 people completed the inaugural Electricity Networks Aotearoa (ENA) study tour from 18-22 March 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. The delegation was made up of lines company Chairs, CEs and GMs and staff from ENA.

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First independent director appointment

22 April 2024

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Gillian Blythe as our first independent director.

Gillian will officially join the Board in June.

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Copper theft must stop

13 March 2024

Right across Aotearoa, damage to power lines are being caused by thieves trying to get their hands on copper. 

The risk is massive and the return is minimal.

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New map highlights all EDB connection prices and policies

08 February 2024

This new map highlights the connection prices for the 27 EDBs. It points to the full connection policies and includes a factsheet for each EDB highlighting important connection information and how charges are calculated.

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