✨ Government Policy Statement
NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 75
27 MAY 2009
Government Policy Statement in relation to Electricity Industry Governance
To the Electricity Commission and the Commerce Commission:
This statement is given to:
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the Electricity Commission by the Minister of Energy, pursuant to section 172ZK of the Electricity Act 1992, as a statement of Government policy on the governance of the electricity industry; and
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the Commerce Commission by the Minister of Commerce, pursuant to section 26 of the Commerce Act 1986, as a statement of the economic policy of the Government on the electricity industry.
May 2009
GOVERNMENT POLICY STATEMENT ON ELECTRICITY GOVERNANCE
Foreword
The Government established the Electricity Commission in 2003 with the principal objectives of ensuring that electricity is produced and delivered to all classes of consumers in an efficient, fair, reliable and environmentally sustainable manner and promoting and facilitating the efficient use of electricity.
The Electricity Act 1992 (s172N) sets the principal objectives for the Electricity Commission and the specific outcomes that the Commission must seek to achieve. An extract of s172N is attached as an appendix to the GPS.
This Government Policy Statement sets out the objectives and outcomes the Government wants the Commission to give effect to. It is made pursuant to s172ZK of the Electricity Act 1992 and replaces all previous Government Policy Statements on Electricity Governance.
Hon Gerry Brownlee
Minister of Energy and Resources
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- Hon Gerry Brownlee, Minister of Energy and Resources