Transpower is the national grid operator. It takes a whole-of-industry view of the electricity sector and operates the system on behalf of NZers.
Very high, this is one of Transpower's core values, because they operate such a vital part of the nation's infrastructure. So many discussions factor in what is called our 'social license to operate'. We only operate the grid by the permission of all New Zealanders and it is our responsibility to do as much as we can to ensure that the lights stay on.