Annual targeted visits to electricity distributors
Each year, we visit electricity distribution businesses (EDBs) to share and gain insights through discussions with management and key technical staff.
We prioritise ongoing oversight of EDBs’ asset management practices using information disclosure data to assess investment, asset condition and performance, and customer engagement. Regular visits by Commission staff, both targeted and EDB‑requested, support discussions on asset management plans, helping EDBs understand how their data is viewed. This helps us to better understand current practices and performance improvements aimed at delivering safe, reliable, and efficient electricity services now and in the future.
Below is a list of both targeted and EDB-requested visits undertaken to date.
2026
|
Date of visit |
Electricity distribution business |
Visit type |
|
February |
The Lines Company |
Requested |
2025
|
Date of visit |
Electricity distribution business |
Visit type |
|
August |
Waipa networks |
Requested |
|
September |
Network Tasman and Nelson Electricity |
Targeted |
|
September |
Buller |
Targeted |
|
October |
Top Energy |
Targeted |
|
November |
Network Waitaki |
Requested |
2024
|
Date of visit |
Electricity distribution business |
Visit type |
|
October |
Northpower |
Targeted |
|
November |
Network Waitaki |
Requested |
2023
|
Date of visit |
Electricity distribution business |
Visit type |
|
February |
PowerNet
|
Targeted |
|
February |
Marlborough Lines |
Targeted |
|
April |
Waipa Networks |
Targeted |
2021
|
Date of visit |
Electricity distribution business |
Visit type |
|
June |
Mainpower Network Tasman Scanpower |
Targeted |
|
July |
Top Energy |
Targeted |
|
September |
Eastland Networks |
Targeted |