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Minimum weekly payments during electricity conservation campaigns
The Electricity Authority seeks feedback on retaining a minimum retailer payment of $12 a week per qualifying electricity connection during an official conservation campaign.
- Closing date
- 22 October 2026 at 5pm
- Added to Civics
- 14 October 2026
- Source category
- Other public body
- Source body
- Electricity Authority
- Last checked
- 18 October 2026
Closes in 4 days
Plain-English summary
Unpublished review draft. Check the recorded evidence limits before approval.
Why it matters
The amount sets the minimum compensation retailers must pay qualifying customers during an official campaign.
The review checks the payment against the Authority’s current estimate of savings.
Who may care
- Households concerned about electricity shortages and customer compensation
- Retailers and consumer advocates
How to make a submission
- Read the draft determination paper linked on the official page.
- Email feedback to wholesaleconsultation@ea.govt.nz with the subject “Minimum Weekly Amount determination” by 5pm on 22 October 2026.
- To discuss alternative arrangements, call the Authority on 04 460 8860.
- The Authority intends to publish feedback. Identify any confidential material and explain why it should be withheld; provide a publishable version.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.