We are the voice of the lines companies.

The 29 lines companies across Aotearoa make sure that New Zealanders have reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity 24/7.

The electricity distribution sector...

employs over

7,800 people

at 29 lines companies across Aotearoa.

delivers energy to

2,317,808

homes and businesses

invested

$6.2B

in network assets in the last 5 years

The electricity network...

was fully connected

99.9%

of the time

is made up of

85.5%

renewable energy

could increase

68%

by 2050

Who is my lines company?

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Power restored through nationwide teamwork

In October, a severe windstorm tore through the South Island. A coordinated response between lines companies — from the far north to the deep south — highlighted the electricity distribution industry’s commitment to helping communities during one of the year’s most damaging weather events.

We welcome Garth Dibley to the board

We’re very excited to announce a new member is joining the ENA board. Garth Dibley, the Chief Executive of WEL Networks, was announced as board member at the ENA AGM last week.

Tree laws must change now

We've had another weather event where trees caused havoc on the power lines. And still, we wait for outdated tree laws to change

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Upcoming events

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ENA Future Networks Forum: Innovation Forum

Check out the agenda now. Registration for in-person attendance has closed. You can still register to attend online.

17-18 March 2026

EEA substation forum

This is for engineers and technical specialists involved in substation design and engineering, from senior/principal engineers through to graduates and early-career professionals.

26 March 2026

New Zealand Emergency Management & Catastrophic Event Planning Conference

This conference will bring together the emergency management and civil defence professional community with first responder agencies and other key stakeholders, providing an opportunity for the broad a...

30-31 March 2026

Downstream 2026

Downstream 2026 will take place on 31 March - 1 April 2026 at the Tākina Wellington Convention Centre

31 March - 1 April 2026

Chair and Chief Executive Forum

Date: Wednesday 22 April Where: Intercontinental Hotel, Lambton 2 and 3 rooms – 2 Grey Street, Wellington Time Title Speaker(s) 7.30am Registration and breakfast Event MC Tracey Kai 8.15am Welcome...

22 April 2026

New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards

The annual New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards provide an opportunity to recognise excellence and achievement across the energy sector. This is the industry's premier black-tie gala event.

19 August 2026

Latest submissions

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Simplifying local government

ENA submission to the Simplifying Local Government team is about the Government’s draft proposal to simplify local governance. The submission emphasizes the need for structured engagement with critica...

20 February 2026

Multiple trading relationships and switching

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about concerns regarding the evolving multiple trading relationships (MTR) and switching proposal. ENA highlights that while the proposal attempts to foster...

17 February 2026

Emergency Management Bill

ENA submission to the Governance and Administration Select Committee about the Emergency Management Bill (No 2) focuses on the need for clearer roles and coordination during emergencies. The submissio...

13 February 2026

Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill

ENA submission to the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill about the need for significant investment in electricity distribution networks to support New Zealand's electrification and the importa...

13 February 2026

Energy Competition Task Force work programme

ENA submission to the Energy Competition Task Force about concerns over the 2026 work programme reflecting a shift from its original purpose. The submission emphasises issues of scope ambiguity, the n...

9 February 2026

Price-quality path for Watercare

ENA submission to the Commerce Commission about concerns regarding the process for implementing price-quality regulation in the water sector. The submission highlights issues with the timing, transpar...

5 February 2026

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