The Electricity Brief

Kia ora, and welcome to The Electricity Brief. From the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko, this is our new podcast exploring Aotearoa New Zealand’s electricity market. Each month, we bring you a short conversation with the people shaping the future of electricity in New Zealand - explaining what’s happening, why it matters, and what it means for industry participants.

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  Episode 7: The Authority’s refreshed strategy

  Aug 17, 202611 min

  In this episode, Carl speaks to Sarah Gillies, Chief Executive, about the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s refreshed strategy and how it will help guide New Zealand through a rapidly changing electricity system. Together, they discuss the Authority's vision of reliable electricity at lowest cost for New Zealand consumers, the challenges and opportunities created by electrification and renewable generation, and the five strategic priorities that will shape the Authority's work in the years ahead. We hope you’ve enjoyed listening. For more information, please visit ea.govt.nz The Electricity Brief is brought to you by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko, an organisation responsible for the governance and regulation of New Zealand’s electricity industry. Find us on LinkedIn .

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  Episode 6: Improving consumer access and choice

  Jul 27, 20268 min

  In this episode, Carl speaks to Andrew Millar, General Manager Retail and Consumer, about the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s work to improve consumer access and choice. Together, they explore some of the barriers consumers face when accessing electricity and finding a plan that best suit their needs. They also discuss our Improving consumer access and choice issues paper , which invites feedback from consumers and industry on the issues we've identified. Alongside this, we're asking people who have struggled to get access to electricity or find a plan that works for their household to tell us about it . The feedback from the survey and the issues paper will help us build our understanding of the situation before deciding on changes. We hope you’ve enjoyed listening. For more information, please visit ea.govt.nz The Electricity Brief is brought to you by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko, an organisation responsible for the governance and regulation of New Zealand’s electricity industry. Find us on LinkedIn .

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  Episode 5: Solar Installation Map

  Jun 29, 20267 min

  In this episode, Carl speaks to Zoe Priestley, General Manager of Communications, Engagement, Data and People & Capability about the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s new solar installation map. Together, they explore how the map is designed to help New Zealanders feel more confident about going solar by showing what’s happening in their neighbourhood. We hope you’ve enjoyed listening. For more information, please visit ea.govt.nz The Electricity Brief is brought to you by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko, an organisation responsible for the governance and regulation of New Zealand’s electricity industry. Find us on LinkedIn .

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  Episode 4: Non-discrimination obligations – level playing field measures

  May 25, 202614 min

  In this episode, Carl speaks to Hayden Glass, General Manager of Wholesale and Supply about the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko’s decision to introduce non-discrimination obligations to level the playing field in the wholesale electricity market. Together they discuss what the obligations involve and what they mean for the market and consumers. We hope you’ve enjoyed listening. For more information, please visit ea.govt.nz The Electricity Brief is brought to you by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko, an organisation responsible for the governance and regulation of New Zealand’s electricity industry. Find us on LinkedIn .

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  The Electricity Brief: Episode 3: Billy - the Authority's new free comparison and switching tool

  Mar 30, 20266 min

  In this episode, Carl speaks to Sarah Gillies, Chief Executive about Billy, the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko's new free comparison and switching tool. They discuss how Billy helps New Zealanders compare power plans with confidence and makes it easier for households to take control of their power costs. We hope you’ve enjoyed listening. For more information, please visit ea.govt.nz The Electricity Brief is brought to you by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko, an organisation who is responsible for the governance and regulation of New Zealand’s electricity industry. Find us on LinkedIn . Visit billy.govt.nz to see what you could save.

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