23 Jun 2026
Insights paper zeroes in on the lowest-cost generation mix to meet new demand
A new insights paper from Transpower’s Te Kanapu programme has been released as part of its work to develop a grid blueprint for 2050.
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18 Jun 2026
Transpower welcomes Commerce Commission approval for Cook Strait cable investment
Transpower welcomes the Commerce Commission’s final decision today to approve its $1.1 billion investment in New Zealand’s High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) inter-island electricity link.
12 Jun 2026
News from Transpower - June edition
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13 May 2026
News from Transpower - May 2026
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24 Apr 2026
Accelerated investment in electricity supply must continue, Transpower analysis shows
The electricity sector is responding to mitigate recent electricity supply challenges caused by the decline in natural gas and the transition to a more highly renewable electricity system.
21 Apr 2026
Celebrating excellence: The Engineering and Technology Excellence Awards are back!
We’re thrilled to be launching the 2026 Engineering and Technology Excellence Awards, designed to recognise the people and teams behind innovative change across the transmission sector.
13 Apr 2026
Transpower consults on removal of ageing Cook Strait electricity cables at end-of-life
Transpower is consulting on the removal of three ageing Cook Strait electricity cables at an estimated cost of $120 million, once new cables have been installed in the early 2030s.
08 Apr 2026
News from Transpower - April 2026
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01 Apr 2026
Transpower receives draft approval for $1.1 billion HVDC upgrade
The Commerce Commission has given Transpower draft approval for a $1.1 billion investment in New Zealand’s High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) inter-island electricity link.
11 Mar 2026
News from Transpower - March 2026
Read the latest News from Transpower - in our March update.