Exemptions

The Gas (Downstream Reconciliation) Rules 2008 provide that the industry body (Gas Industry Co) may, where appropriate, exempt an allocation participant(s), the allocation agent or a gas gate from complying with all or any provisions of the Rules. Exemption applications may be either standard (under rule 19) or urgent (under rule 20).

A general information paper on the exemptions process and criteria has been issued by Gas Industry Co and can be viewed or downloaded by clicking the link below.

Information Paper - Dealing with Exemptions under the Downstream Reconciliation and Switching Rules 

The table below sets out exemption applications received, the status of those applications and gives notice of any exemptions granted by Gas Industry Co. The status descriptions are as follows:

• Pending – application received and under consideration (including any required consultation)
• Granted – an exemption (partial or full) has been granted in respect of the application
• Declined – application has been declined

Applying for an exemption

The form for an exemption application is set out at the link below. Gas Industry Co recommends that you follow the format to ensure that all the necessary information is provided and to avoid delays caused by an incomplete application.

Exemption Application Form  

Your application can be made by email to Gas Industry Co at: infogasindustry [dot] co [dot] nz. A hard copy of your application should also be forwarded.

Previous exemptions

Exemption applications received, and notices granted, between September 2008 and September 2010 can be viewed here

Archived exemption applications