Planned outages
To provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity we must ensure the network is well maintained. We are required to shut down live electricity in the following areas for our team to work safely.
The areas listed below are approximate and all those affected by a planned outage should have received notification from their retailer. If you are unsure, please phone your retailer. If you require any further information regarding the following shutdowns, please call our 24/7 faults line on 0800 206 207. For updates on unplanned power outages, please check our Facebook page or call our faults line.
| Region | Date | Ref | Area affected | Duration | Reason | Customers | Alternative date | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast | 8th Jan 2025 (Wed) | 3456 | East Cape Rd Te Araroa | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | To Upgrade Transformer | 3 | 9th Jan 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 14th Jan 2025 (Tue) | 5171 | Rangitukia Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | To Replace LV Poles | 15 | 15th Jan 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 16th Jan 2025 (Thu) | 3463 | Arakihi Rd Kiore Rd | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | To Replace 11kV Pole | 8 | 17th Jan 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 17th Jan 2025 (Fri) | 3472 | Tuparoa Rd Reporua Rd | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | To Install New Transformer | 20 | 20th Jan 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 22nd Jan 2025 (Wed) | 3470 | East Coast Highway Tolaga Bay | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | To Replace 50kV Poles | 5 | 27th Dec 2024 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 29th Jan 2025 (Wed) | 3482 | Waiapu Rd | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | To replace 50kV Poles | 1 | 30th Jan 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 30th Jan 2025 (Thu) | 3483 | Waiapu Rd | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | To replace 50kV Poles | 1 | 31st Jan 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 31st Jan 2025 (Fri) | 3484 | Waiapu Rd | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | To replace 50kV Poles | 1 | 28th Feb 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Region | Date | Ref | Area affected | Duration | Reason | Customers | Alternative date | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne | 9th Jan 2025 (Thu) | 3457 | Wheatstone Rd Wainui Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 29 | 10th Jan 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 10th Jan 2025 (Fri) | 3466 | Tucker Rd | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | To Replace LV Poles | 5 | 13th Jan 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 10th Jan 2025 (Fri) | 5172 | Wallis Rd Norwood Rd Turanga St Endcliff Rd | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | To Repair Damaged LV Conductor | 57 | 13th Jan 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 14th Jan 2025 (Tue) | 3458 | Bushmere Rd Ferry Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | To Install New HV Links | 37 | 15th Jan 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 14th Jan 2025 (Tue) | 3471 | Waiomoko Rd Glenroy Rd Pa Rd Andrew Rd Christopher Rd | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | To Replace 50kV Poles | 87 | 5th Feb 2025 (Wed) | Cancelled - not using alt date |
| Gisborne | 14th Jan 2025 (Tue) | 3480 | Waiomoko Rd Glenroy Rd Pa Rd Andrew Rd Christopher Rd | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | To Replace 50kV Poles | 87 | 5th Feb 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 15th Jan 2025 (Wed) | 3459 | Aberdeen Rd Herbert Rd | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | To Replace Crucifix Standoffs | 73 | 16th Jan 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 15th Jan 2025 (Wed) | 3460 | Wellington St Aberdeen Rd Asquith St Gladstone Rd | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | To Replace Crucifix Standoffs | 89 | 15th Jan 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 15th Jan 2025 (Wed) | 3461 | Chalmers Rd Waverley St MacDonald St | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | To Replace Crucifix Standoffs | 94 | 16th Jan 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 15th Jan 2025 (Wed) | 3462 | Main Rd Ora St Kiwi St Toru St Benjamin St | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | To Replace Crucifix Standoffs | 54 | 16th Jan 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 17th Jan 2025 (Fri) | 3473a | Cambridge Tce Oxford St | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | To Replace Cable Standoff Insulators | 90 | 20th Jan 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 17th Jan 2025 (Fri) | 3474 | Owen Rd Turenne St Seymour Rd Kelvin St | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | To Replace Cable Standoff Insulators | 85 | 20th Jan 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 17th Jan 2025 (Fri) | 3475 | Ranfurly St Glasgow Crescent Crawford Rd Belfast Crescent Cambridge Terrace | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | To Replace Cable Standoff Insulators | 125 | 20th Jan 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 20th Jan 2025 (Mon) | 3478 | Wharekopae Rd Tahora Rd Mutuera Rd Tahora Settlement Rd | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | To connect generator | 56 | 21st Jan 2025 (Tue) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 21st Jan 2025 (Tue) | 3477 | Somerton Rd | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM | To Cut Trees | 23 | 22nd Jan 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 22nd Jan 2025 (Wed) | 3479 | Wharekopae Rd Tahora Rd Mutuera Rd Tahora Settlement Rd | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | To Disconnect generator | 56 | 22nd Jan 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 23rd Jan 2025 (Thu) | 3485 | Riverside Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | To Install New 11kV Poles | 4 | 24th Jan 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 24th Jan 2025 (Fri) | 3446 | Ngakoroa Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | To Cut Trees | 22 | 24th Jan 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled (Alternate Day) |
| Region | Date | Ref | Area affected | Duration | Reason | Customers | Alternative date | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wairoa | 8th Jan 2025 (Wed) | 3464 | Ohuka Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 10 | 9th Jan 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 9th Jan 2025 (Thu) | 5173 | Lahore St | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | To Replace Link Box | 19 | 10th Jan 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 10th Jan 2025 (Fri) | 3465 | Ohuka Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 10 | 13th Jan 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 14th Jan 2025 (Tue) | 3467 | Waireka Rd Mangatoatoa Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 14 | 15th Jan 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 14th Jan 2025 (Tue) | 5174 | Achilles St Black St | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | To Replace Link Box | 41 | 15th Jan 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 16th Jan 2025 (Thu) | 3468 | Otoi Rd Putere Rd Ruapapa Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 24 | 17th Jan 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 16th Jan 2025 (Thu) | 5175 | Black St Rutherford St | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | To Replace Link Box | 36 | 17th Jan 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 21st Jan 2025 (Tue) | 3469 | Ruakituri Valley Rd Papanui Rd Tiniroto Rd Mangaroa Rd Erepeti Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | To Replace 1kV Poles | 114 | 22nd Jan 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 28th Jan 2025 (Tue) | 3487 | Waihi Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 11 | 29th Jan 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 31st Jan 2025 (Fri) | 3488a | Tuai | 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Generator Changeover | 185 | 1st Feb 2025 (Sat) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 31st Jan 2025 (Fri) | 3488b | Tuai | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | Generator Changeover | 185 | 1st Feb 2025 (Sat) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 31st Jan 2025 (Fri) | 3488c | Ohuka Ruakituri Te Reinga | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Substation Maintenance | 163 | 1st Feb 2025 (Sat) | Scheduled |
