Empowering our energy future
Delivering the renewable, electrified, low-carbon economy set out in Whakamana i Te Mauri Hiko
% Renewables
What we do
Transpower holds a unique position in the New Zealand energy sector as both National Grid owner and System Operator.
Connections
We’re working at pace to connect new generation, storage and load to increase reliable electricity supply for all New Zealanders.
Security of supply
In our system operator role, we work closely with industry and government to understand whether there is enough electricity to power New Zealand now and into the future.
Educational resources
Ever wondered how there’s always electricity there when you turn on a light or charge your device?
18 Dec 2025
Transpower appoints Greg Smith as Chief Financial Officer
Transpower today announced the appointment of Greg Smith as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
18 Dec 2025
Transpower receives draft approval for $193m upper South Island grid upgrade
The Commerce Commission has given Transpower draft approval to invest $193 million in its upper South Island electricity transmission network to ensure it can continue to meet rapidly growing demand.
10 Dec 2025
Te Kanapu releases the technical approach to create a grid blueprint
We've published the technical approach we're taking to build the draft grid blueprint for a future Aotearoa, in our Te Kanapu initiative.
10 Dec 2025
News from Transpower - December 2025
Every month we release an e-newsletter with the latest information from Transpower.
Whakamana i Te Mauri Hiko tū mai Aotearoa
Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand – a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.
Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand – a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.