News

Copper theft must stop
News | 13 Mar, 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
News | 08 Feb, 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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New Zealand networks moving to meet EV boom
News | 04 Dec, 2023

Many EDBs are working proactively with charge point operators to ensure there is sufficient infrastructure around the country to power the growth in EVs.  

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New Ministers welcomed
News | 24 Nov, 2023

ENA congratulates Minister for Energy Simeon Brown and Associate Minster for Energy Shane Jones on their appointments. We welcome them to the energy sector, and look forward to a productive working relationship with them both.

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First Powering Change newsletter
News | 20 Nov, 2023

Powering Change – the multi-organisation initiative which is championing the energy sector's drive towards decarbonisation in New Zealand – has launched its first E-newsletter.

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Second FNF Innovation Forum provides opportunity for input and insights to key initiatives
News | 17 Nov, 2023

Around 50 EDB representatives, representing 21 of the 27 ENA member companies, and other stakeholders workshopped key questions associated with initiatives being led by the Future Networks Forum (FNF) at this week’s second Innovation Forum.

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Copper theft puts lives and communities at risk
News | 13 Nov, 2023

Copper theft from power lines is not only a nuisance, but thieves are putting themselves at risk of electrocution and endangering the safety of members of the public and those who work across the country’s electricity networks, says Electricity Networks Aotearoa (ENA) chief executive Tracey Kai.

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30 Voices on 2030
News | 27 Oct, 2023

The Government, Public and Private sector, working together, will be critical to make the energy transition work for all New Zealanders. To help achieve this, KPMG share the thoughts of 30 energy leaders and innovators on the future of energy in Aotearoa, and the opportunities and challenges that need to be addressed.

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Launch of New Zealand's first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
News | 27 Oct, 2023

WEL Networks and Infratec are proud to announce the launch of New Zealand’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with commissioning underway.

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Annual Report 2022-2023
News | 18 Oct, 2023

ENA has published our 2022-2023 Annual Report, covering the wide range of activities and initiatives advanced on behalf of the membership during the financial year and previewing the issues and work programme ahead.

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