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Transpower New Zealand Limited
Transpower is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the Electricity Transmission industry. In 2023 the company generated total revenue of $869,641,000 including sales and other revenue. In 2023 Transpower had 803 employees including employees from all subsidiaries under the company's control. The Chief Executive of Transpower is Mr James Kilty whose official title is Chief Executive. The Chairman of Transpower is Ms Michele Embling whose official title is Chair. Transpower New Zealand Limited owns and operates the national grid that delivers electricity throughout New Zealand. The national grid is made up of approximately 12,000 kilometres of transmission lines and over 170 substations. Transpower also operates the real-time power system and the wholesale electricity market, and works in conjunction with the Electricity Authority to promote competition in the sector. Transpower is currently involved in the following projects as a system operator: Joint Development Programme Electronic Dispatch Facility (EDF) Programme Extended Reserve
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IBISWorld's research coverage on the Transpower New Zealand Limited includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of March 2026.
Company Details
What’s this enterprise profile about?
Transpower New Zealand Limited, trading as Transpower, operates under the ABN and was incorporated on 09 March 1988. Transpower New Zealand Limited trades on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker code ASX:. Transpower New Zealand Limited primarily operates in the Electricity Distribution industry in Australia.
Key Personnel
What’s included in the Key Personnel chapter?
The Key Personnel chapter outlines the principal leadership positions within Transpower New Zealand Limited, including the Chairman, Board members, Chief Executive Officer, and other key management personnel. It provides an overview of the company’s governance and executive structure, along with a breakdown of gender diversity across leadership roles, offering insight into the composition of the organisation’s senior team.
Financials
What’s included in the Financials chapter?
The Financials chapter presents Transpower New Zealand Limited’s historical financial performance, including detailed profit and loss statements outlining sales revenue, cost of sales, and profitability. It also incorporates balance sheet data, providing a breakdown of assets and liabilities, as well as additional financial metrics such as the number of shares on issue. Together, these disclosures offer a comprehensive view of the company’s financial position and performance over time.
Growth & Ratios
What’s included in the Growth & Rations chapter?
The Growth & Ratios chapter provides historical data on key financial performance indicators, enabling an assessment of the company’s operational efficiency, profitability, and financial structure over time. Metrics covered include return on equity, return on assets, profit margins, revenue per employee, as well as gearing and leverage ratios, offering a comprehensive view of performance trends and capital management.
Operating Segments
What’s included in the Operating Segments chapter?
The Operating Segments chapter provides an overview of the revenue composition and asset allocation across the various industries in which Transpower New Zealand Limited operates. It offers insights into how the company’s financial performance is distributed among its core business segments, highlighting the relative contribution of each industry to total revenue.
Competitor Benchmarking
What’s included in the Competitor Benchmarking chapter?
The Competitor Benchmarking chapter includes a comparative assessment of Transpower New Zealand Limited’s key financial, growth, and valuation ratios against industry averages to evaluate its competitive position. It analyses valuation metrics such as price-to-earnings, price-to-book, enterprise value to EBITDA, and enterprise value to sales, alongside core financial indicators including liquidity ratios and profitability measures.
Industries of Operation
What’s included in the Industries of Operation chapter?
The Industries of Operation chapter outlines Transpower New Zealand Limited’s market share across the industries in which it operates. Each industry profile includes a comprehensive overview featuring data on total market size, the number of enterprises, industry concentration levels, and overall turnover. This analysis provides context for the company’s competitive position and scale within each relevant market.
Shareholders
What’s included in the Shareholders chapter?
The Shareholders chapter provides a breakdown of the ownership structure of Transpower New Zealand Limited, identifying key shareholders and outlining their respective ownership interests. This section offers insight into the concentration of shareholdings, the presence of institutional or strategic investors, and the overall distribution of equity within the company.
Subsidiaries
What’s included in the Subsidiaries chapter?
The Subsidiaries chapter provides an overview of the companies and business entities that are wholly or partially owned by Transpower New Zealand Limited. It outlines the ownership structure of each subsidiary, offering insight into the broader corporate group and how these entities contribute to the company’s overall activities and performance.
History
What’s included in the History chapter?
The History chapter presents a overview of Transpower New Zealand Limited’s development, highlighting key milestones and significant corporate events since its incorporation. It includes the company’s incorporation date and outlines major strategic, operational, and structural developments, providing context for its evolution and current market position.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Transpower New Zealand Limited?
Transpower New Zealand Limited owns and operates the national grid that delivers electricity throughout New Zealand. The national grid is made up of approximately 12,000 kilometres of transmission lines and over 170 substations. Transpower also operates the real-time power system and the wholesale electricity market, and works in conjunction with the Electricity Authority to promote competition in the sector. Transpower is currently involved in the following projects as a system operator: Joint Development Programme Electronic Dispatch Facility (EDF) Programme Extended Reserve
What industry does Transpower New Zealand Limited operate in?
Transpower New Zealand Limited, trading as Transpower, is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the Electricity Distribution industry in Australia.
Where is Transpower New Zealand Limited located?
Murray Cod Australia Limited company is based at 22 Boulcott Street, Wellington, New Zealand, New Zealand.
Who is the CEO of Transpower New Zealand Limited?
The Chief Executive of Transpower New Zealand Limited is Michele Embling and the Chief Executive is James Kilty.
What was Transpower New Zealand Limited’s revenue in 2025?
In 2025, Transpower New Zealand Limited generated total revenue of approximately $869.6 million.
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