Entrust is calling for mandatory safeguards for electricity consumers
3 October 2023
News and Media Releases
From time to time Entrust speaks out on behalf of power consumers and our beneficiaries. Our media releases cover a range of issues regarding Entrust’s activities, as well as energy matters and regulatory issues that affect Vector, Entrust and our beneficiaries. All our media releases are listed for you to read below. Note: in June 2016 we changed our name from Auckland Energy Consumer Trust or AECT to Entrust. Media releases prior to that will have our former name.
359,000 Aucklanders to receive $364 boost
20 September 2023
Respond by 4 August to get your Entrust dividend
17 July 2023
Entrust dividend to provide some relief amid high cost of living
23 June 2023
Energy transition should not increase electricity prices
6 March 2023
Campaign highlights $14 million over taxation of Entrust dividend
9 January 2023
Electricity Authority proposals threaten Auckland consumer rebates of $18 million
6 October 2022
Entrust payment of $303 to make an impact for 351,000 Aucklanders
21 September 2022
Show me the money! (But check your form first)
22 July 2022
Entrust dividend will be welcomed after another tough year
27 June 2022
2021 Annual Meeting rescheduled
14 April 2022
Entrust and Vector announce large scale undergrounding project for St Heliers
14 December 2021
Final Result of the 2021 Entrust Trustee Election
29 October 2021
Postponement of 2021 Annual Meeting
01 October 2021
Entrust supports Vector’s collaboration with X
29 September 2021
$303 going to 346,000 Aucklanders - Entrust announces 2021 dividend
22 September 2021
Entrust dividend recipients reminded to check their details
27 July 2021
Entrust prepares Aucklanders for a cheque-free dividend
25 June 2021
Kawakawa Bay electricity network improvements
30 April 2021
Mt Albert undergrounding about to remove 10km of lines
18 January 2021
Entrust to pay annual dividend of $280 to 340,500 Aucklanders this week.
23 September 2020
2020 Entrust dividend will be much needed cash injection for households hit by Covid-19 crisis
26 June 2020
Mt Albert undergrounding project the 'largest in years'
07 October 2019
Entrust dividend paid to 336,000 Aucklanders this week
25 September 2019
Entrust 2019 dividend - 336,000 beneficiaries to receive $360
02 September 2019
Update your preferences to receive 2019 Entrust Dividend
28 June 2019
Entrust calls on Commerce Commission to investigate potential restrictive trade practices and collusion by electricity generators
12 October 2018
331,000 Aucklanders receive $350 Entrust dividend this week
20 September 2018
Entrust requests special meeting of Vector shareholders
30 August 2018
Entrust 2018 Dividend Steady at $350
24 August 2018
Entrust announces new representation on the Board of Vector Ltd
30 July 2018
Entrust Kicks off 2018 Dividend Process
22 June 2018
Entrust Divvy Day arrives, $110m boost to Auckland economy
20 September 2017
Entrust dividend to increase to $350
30 August 2017
The fastest way to get your Entrust dividend
26 June 2017
Entrust welcomes Transpower transmission pricing operational review
20 June 2017
Entrust calls on EA to review all TPM methodology
26 April 2017
Revised proposal would result in Aucklanders facing $59 million transmission price hike
16 December 2016
Over 320,000 Aucklanders to receive $345 as dividend distribution kicks off
22 September 2016
Entrust dividend set at $345
24 August 2016
One week to go!
01 August 2016
Entrust and Hip Op-eration join forces to say ‘No’ to Auckland $78 million electricity transmission price hike
06 July 2016
We’ve changed our name from AECT to Entrust
17 June 2016
Be sure to receive your dividend this year
17 June 2016
Increase in Auckland transmission prices still on the table
17 May 2016
Vector’s focus on new technology to benefit AECT beneficiaries
26 February 2016
AECT supports electric vehicle charger rollout in Newmarket
17 February 2016
Disappearing power poles in Pakuranga
14 December 2015
New Trustees elected
02 November 2015
2015 Annual Report released
22 October 2015
A record number of Aucklanders receive $345 in today’s dividend pay-out
23 September 2015
AECT beneficiaries to benefit from dividend increase
28 August 2015
AECT calls for generators to pay their share of transmission costs
11 August 2015
AECT dividend set to boost Auckland’s economy by more than $100m
04 August 2015
Are you ready to receive your dividend?
29 June 2015
Pakuranga’s disappearing power poles
22 June 2015
Multi-million dollar increase in Auckland transmission prices still on the table
17 June 2015
Vector's diversified approach continues to benefit 318,000 AECT beneficiaries
20 February 2015
EMA's Kim Campbell Misleading Aucklanders
17 December 2014
Consumer Trust Corrects Misinformation on Vector Shares
12 December 2014
AECT welcomes independent experts to lead technical investigation
10 October 2014
Restoring Power to Auckland
07 October 2014
AECT Increases Dividend to $335
25 September 2014
Trustee Karen Sherry awarded QSM
05 June 2014
AECT Calls for Transparency Welcomes EA Inquiry
06 March 2014
AECT Comments on Lines Charges
24 July 2013
AECT Opposes Electricity Authority Proposed Changes to Transmission Pricing
01 March 2013
Transmission Pricing
28 February 2013
AECT Puts $100 Million Into Auckland Economy
28 September 2011
AECT Supports Vector's Decision to Appeal Commerce Commission's Determinations
16 February 2011
Another $320 Dividend for Aucklander
17 September 2010
Annual Meeting of Beneficiaries
29 October 2009
Auckland Households Receive $320 Bonus This Weekend
18 September 2009
AECT Nominates Vector Trustee Directors
06 October 2008
New Executive Officer Appointed
12 May 2008
AECT Clarifies Ownership of Vector
12 March 2008
AECT Confirms $320 Return For Its Income Beneficiaries
18 September 2008