27 May 2026
Ref: REQ-0033221
David Farrar
[FYI request #34734 email]
Tēnā koe David
Thank you for your Email of 18 May 2026 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following information:
I am seeking data on how much extra power (MW) was added to the grid each year. Specifically
would like for the years 2009 to 2026 the extra power (gross not net) added to the grid through
additional power stations. Ideally divided into renewable and non-renewable.
This letter is to advise you that your request has been transferred to the Electricity Authority (Authority).
This is because your request is more closely aligned with the functions of the Authority. Section 14(b)(ii) of
the Act allows me to transfer any request that is believed to be more closely aligned with the functions of
another department, organisation or Minister of the Crown.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information
about how to make a complaint is available a
t www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any further assistance,
please cont
act [email address]. Nāku noa, nā
Zaid Lutfi
Manager BRM Ministerial Services
Building, Resources and Markets