New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

Forsyth Barr

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

New zealand Utilities / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>July 2026 was a strong start to FY27 for the NZ electricity sector.</li><li>Very cold weather across the country saw electricity demand reach a new all-time peak of 7,463MW during the morning of 6 August.</li><li>Part of the reason record demand peaks have been met is +200MW of additional grid-scale battery capacity entering the market in the last 12 months, with another +100MW being commissioned, and +300MW under construction, in addition to numerous residential battery systems being installed.</li></ul>

July 2026 was a strong start to FY27 for the NZ electricity sector.Very cold weather across the country saw electricity demand reach a new all-time peak of 7,463MW during the morning of 6 August.Part of the reason record demand peaks have been met is +200MW of additional grid-scale battery capacity entering the market in the last 12 months, with another +100MW being commissioned, and +300MW under construction, in addition to numerous residential battery systems being installed.

Power Points: Battery Powered Shape Shifting—August 2026