ENA submission to the Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga about the development of a long-term National Infrastructure Plan that addresses New Zealand's infrastructure challenges over the next 30 years. The submission emphasises the need for collaboration among infrastructure providers to electrify the economy, tackle climate goals, improve infrastructure resilience, and manage risks associated with extreme weather events and other future uncertainties.

ENA submission to the Ministry for the Environment about the proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision-making (NPS-NHD). ENA advocates that electricity distribution assets should not be included in the scope of the NPS-NHD because electricity distribution businesses (EDBs) are already well-equipped to evaluate and mitigate risks posed by natural hazards and have adequate incentives to manage these risks effectively.

ENA submission to the Ministry for the Environment about the Proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity. The submission emphasises the necessity for including electricity infrastructure within urban planning frameworks as it is crucial for the development of new urban areas.

ENA submission to the Environment Committee about recommendations for the Natural and Built Environments Bill (NBEB). The submission emphasises the importance of including electricity distribution infrastructure in the legislation to support New Zealand’s transition to a low-carbon economy and calls for adjustments to definitions and planning processes to better accommodate the needs of electricity distribution businesses.

ENA submission to the Electricity Authority about proposed regulatory changes in the distribution sector, focusing on load connection obligations and standardsation of connection processes. The submission expresses concerns about reintroducing obligations that were previously removed by legislation and highlights potential issues with the practicality of proposed timelines and regulatory requirements.

This report assesses the underlying inputs to the NTR, how the NTR is being used by EDBs, and the progress towards implementing the NTR actions by EDBs.