The Electricity Brief

Episode 9: Inside the Authority’s Compliance and Enforcement Report

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Show Notes

In this episode, Carl speaks with Peter Kerr, Compliance Manager, about the Electricity Authority's Compliance and Enforcement Report 2025/26. Peter explains why compliance is fundamental to a well-functioning electricity system, discusses the increase in alleged breach notifications, and outlines the Authority's compliance focus areas for 2026/27. We hope you've enjoyed listening. For more information, please visit ea.govt.nz. The Electricity Brief is brought to you by the Electricity ...

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