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EA imposes new rules to curb gentailer power

Electricity regulator introduces 'non-discrimination' measures to promote level playing field in retail competition.

Electricity retailers complained the big four generators were refusing to supply necessary hedge contracts.

NBR Staff Tue, 26 May 2026
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The Electricity Authority has moved to formalise proposals aimed at improving electricity market competition through new obligations on the big four generator retailers.

The measures, in force from July 1, will introduce “non-discrimination obligations” on Contact, Genesis, Mercury and Meridian

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NBR Staff Tue, 26 May 2026
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