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NPS for indigenous biodiversity

  • Updated February 11, 2025

ENA submission to the Ministry for the Environment about the exposure draft of the National Policy Statement (NPS) for Indigenous Biodiversity. The submission discusses the implications for electricity distribution networks, emphasising the need for amendments to ensure infrastructure requirements are met without compromising biodiversity, seeking a balanced approach to managing the interaction between electricity infrastructure and indigenous biodiversity.

Open letter on fibre input methodologies review

  • Updated May 1, 2025

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about the review of the fibre input methodologies. The submission discusses the current methodologies for the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and suggests the inclusion of alternative methodologies to improve outcomes for consumers.

Our future is digital

  • Updated July 10, 2025

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about the promotion of a digitalised electricity system to ensure a secure and reliable electricity supply to consumers. The submission highlights concerns that requirements for consumer engagement in digitalisation may leave some consumers at a disadvantage. It stresses the need for caution in imposing costs on the majority of consumers for the benefit of a minority, urging further qualitative consumer research.

Overseas Investment Amendment Bill

  • Updated February 14, 2025

ENA submission to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee about the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill. The submission expresses concerns about the proposed 'benefit to New Zealand test', which could add significant time, complexity, and cost to routine land purchases by Electricity Distribution Businesses necessary for expanding or maintaining electricity networks.