Notice Type
Secondary Legislation
Notice Title

Notification of Commerce Commission’s Electricity Distribution Information Disclosure (Targeted Review Tranche 1) Amendment Determination 2022

The Commerce Commission (“Commission”) gives notice that under Part 4 of the Commerce Act 1986 (“Act”), the Commission has determined and published the Electricity Distribution Information Disclosure (Targeted Review Tranche 1) Amendment Determination 2022 [2022] NZCC 36 (“Targeted Review Tranche 1 Amendment Determination”).

Summary of the Targeted Review Tranche 1 Amendment Determination

Under section 52Q of the Act, the Targeted Review Tranche 1 Amendment Determination amends the Electricity Distribution Information Disclosure Determination 2012 [2012] NZCC 22 (“principal determination”) to introduce new and amended information disclosure (ID) requirements. These requirements are to ensure sufficient information is available to enable stakeholders (including consumers) to better understand how Electricity Distribution Businesses (EDBs) are performing now and in the future. The new and amended requirements are to ensure that stakeholders can access better information about EDBs’ quality of service, asset management practices, and preparation for the future.

Further Information

A copy of the Targeted Review Tranche 1 Amendment Determination and the accompanying reasons paper is available on the Commission’s website: https://comcom.govt.nz/regulated-industries/electricity-lines/projects/targeted-information-disclosure-review-for-electricity-distribution-businesses#projecttab.