State-owned enterprise

Transpower owns and operates the National Grid, the high-voltage transmission network connecting areas of generation with towns and cities across New Zealand.

For further information: www.transpower.co.nz

Key Company Information

Entity Form State-owned enterprise
Established 1994
Head Office Wellington
Primary Legislation State-Owned Enterprises Act 1986;
Companies Act 1993

Board of Directors

Person Role Term
Dr Keith Turner Chair 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Oct 2024
Mr Dean Carroll Deputy Chair 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Jul 2023
Dr Roger Blakeley Director 1 Jun 2020 - 30 Apr 2023
Ms Michele Embling Director 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Oct 2024
Ms Parekawhia McLean Director 8 Jul 2022 - 31 May 2025
Ms Vanessa Oakley Director 8 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2025
Ms Heather Simpson Director 1 Dec 2021 - 31 May 2025

Key documents

SOE disclosure