Amendments to information disclosure requirements 2025
We are proposing to make changes to the information disclosure (ID) requirements for electricity distribution businesses (EDBs) as required under Part 4 of the Commerce Act 1986.
The purpose of Part 4 of the Commerce Act 1986 is to promote the long-term benefits for consumers in markets where there is little or no competition and little or no likelihood of a substantial increase in competition.
Part 4 requires EDBs to disclose information about their performance with the aim of encouraging them to improve efficiency and quality as well as incentives to innovate and invest.
The legal framework we apply when setting or amending ID requirements to EDBs is set out in the Part 4 Information Disclosure Framework paper.
The need for this review
We are proposing targeted changes to the current EDB ID requirements to ensure they remain fit for purpose, keep pace with changes in the industry and competitive landscape, and improve the quality of information available to stakeholders who want to understand how EDBs are performing.
Contact us
Throughout this process, we will be working closely with stakeholders on changes to ID requirements which we expect to improve the long-term benefit of consumers.
If you would like to contact the team, please email infrastructure.regulation@comcom.govt.nz.