Ministry of Economic Development

The Ministry of Economic Development develops and implements policy for the electricity sector, in particular relating to the regulatory framework and governance. The Ministry also monitors market performance, including competition issues and electricity prices.  This includes the production of the following information:

Schedule of Domestic Electricity Prices 

The Schedule of Domestic Electricity Prices is a source of comparative line and retail price information.

Annual Survey of Line and Retail Charges

Figures represent the average retail charge paid by the consumer and the component of that charge which can be attributed to lines company and transmission charges.

Energy Use in New Zealand

The New Zealand Energy Data File covers energy statistics including supply and demand by fuel types, energy balance tables, pricing information and international comparisons.