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 Oct 2025 (Wed) | 3857 | Waiapu Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Replace HV poles | 3 | 9th Oct 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 9th Oct 2025 (Thu) | 3822 | Kopuaroa Rd Kiekie Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Replace 11 kV Poles | 13 | 10th Oct 2025 (Fri) | Cancelled - Rescheduled |
| East Coast | 10th Oct 2025 (Fri) | 3823A | Kopuaroa Rd Kiekie Rd | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Replace 11 kV Poles | 13 | 13th Oct 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 10th Oct 2025 (Fri) | 5285 | Kopuaroa Rd | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Replace Pole | 4 | 13th Oct 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 10th Oct 2025 (Fri) | 3836 | Te Araroa Rd | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | To Replace Transformer Structure | 4 | 13th Oct 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 10th Oct 2025 (Fri) | 3858 | Waiapu Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Replace HV poles | 3 | 13th Oct 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 14th Oct 2025 (Tue) | 3837 | Tauwhareparae Rd Arakihi Rd Rangikohua Rd Kiore Rd Hokoroa Rd Takapau Rd | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM | To Replace 11kV Pole | 97 | 15th Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 21st Oct 2025 (Tue) | 3847 | Kaiaua Rd | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | To replace HV poles | 16 | 28th Oct 2025 (Tue) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 21st Oct 2025 (Tue) | 3846 | Te Araroa Rd Waikura Rd Lottin Point | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Install New Recloser | 62 | 22nd Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 23rd Oct 2025 (Thu) | 3848 | Kaiaua Rd | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | To replace HV poles | 16 | 30th Oct 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 23rd Oct 2025 (Thu) | 3849 | Te Araroa Rd Waikura Rd Lottin Point | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Install New Recloser | 62 | 24th Oct 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 23rd Oct 2025 (Thu) | 3850 | Waikura Rd Te Kumi Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Install New Transformer | 7 | 24th Oct 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 24th Oct 2025 (Fri) | 3859 | East Cape Rd Horoera Rd Dewes Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 23 | 27th Oct 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 28th Oct 2025 (Tue) | 3852 | Kaiaua Rd | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | To replace HV poles | 16 | 29th Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 29th Oct 2025 (Wed) | 3860 | Kopuaroa Rd Kiekie Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Replace 11 kV Poles | 13 | 30th Oct 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 30th Oct 2025 (Thu) | 3877 | Hokoroa Rd | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | To clear trees | 4 | 31st Oct 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 30th Oct 2025 (Thu) | 3853 | Kaiaua Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | To replace HV poles | 16 | 31st Oct 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 31st Oct 2025 (Fri) | 3861 | Kopuaroa Rd Kiekie Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Replace 11 kV Poles | 13 | 3rd Nov 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 17th Nov 2025 (Mon) | 3880 | Main Rd Tikitiki Te Hue Rd Haig Rd | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | To Cut Trees | 18 | 24th Nov 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 18th Nov 2025 (Tue) | 3881 | Te Araroa Rd | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | To Cut Trees | 4 | 25th Nov 2025 (Tue) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 19th Nov 2025 (Wed) | 3882 | Te Araroa Rd | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | To Cut Trees | 4 | 26th Nov 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 20th Nov 2025 (Thu) | 3879A | Te Araroa Rd Waione Rd Marangairoa Rd | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | To Cut Trees | 37 | 27th Nov 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Region | Date | Ref | Area affected | Duration | Reason | Customers | Alternative date | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne | 8th Oct 2025 (Wed) | 3832 | Motu Falls Rd Marumoko Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 17 | 8th Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled (Alternate Day) |
| Gisborne | 8th Oct 2025 (Wed) | 4633A | GIS-TUI-2 110kV | 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Replace 110kV Poles | 0 | 9th Oct 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 8th Oct 2025 (Wed) | 3831 | Douglas St Lysnar St Scarlys Way Moana Rd Sirrah St Williamson St Winifred St Whangara Rd Makarori Beach Rd | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | To carry out testing of new remote switch | 370 | 9th Oct 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 9th Oct 2025 (Thu) | 3833 | Motu Falls Rd Marumoko Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 17 | 10th Oct 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 13th Oct 2025 (Mon) | 4657 | Parkinson Substation | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | CB Relay testing | 0 | 14th Oct 2025 (Tue) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 14th Oct 2025 (Tue) | 4658 | Parkinson Substation | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | CB Relay testing | 0 | 15th Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 14th Oct 2025 (Tue) | 3838 | Utting Rd Monck Rd Baillie Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 10 | 15th Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 15th Oct 2025 (Wed) | 3834 | Ngakoroa Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 1 | 16th Oct 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 15th Oct 2025 (Wed) | 4659 | Parkinson Substation | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | CB Relay testing | 0 | 16th Oct 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 16th Oct 2025 (Thu) | 4660 | Parkinson Substation | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | CB Relay testing | 0 | 17th Oct 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 16th Oct 2025 (Thu) | 3839 | Bailie Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 2 | 17th Oct 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 17th Oct 2025 (Fri) | 4661 | Parkinson Substation | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | CB Relay testing | 0 | 18th Oct 2025 (Sat) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 17th Oct 2025 (Fri) | 3843 | Paparatu Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Replace Poles | 15 | 20th Oct 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 17th Oct 2025 (Fri) | 3845 | Lavenham Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 63 | 20th Oct 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 21st Oct 2025 (Tue) | 3841 | Te Wera Rd Koranga Valley Rd Moanui Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 56 | 22nd Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 24th Oct 2025 (Fri) | 3842 | Te Wera Rd Koranga Valley Rd Moanui Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 56 | 28th Oct 2025 (Tue) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 28th Oct 2025 (Tue) | 3869 | Stevens Rd | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | To replace HV equipment | 7 | 29th Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 28th Oct 2025 (Tue) | 3868 | Panikau Rd Stevens Rd Mihiwhetu Rd | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | To Carryout Line Maintenance | 28 | 29th Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 28th Oct 2025 (Tue) | 3851 | Te Wera Rd Koranga Valley Rd Moanui Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 56 | 29th Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 28th Oct 2025 (Tue) | 3862 | Matawai Rd | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Upgrade Transformer | 8 | 29th Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 29th Oct 2025 (Wed) | 5296 | Otoko School Rd | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Replace LV Pole | 2 | 30th Oct 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 29th Oct 2025 (Wed) | 3876 | Oswald St Ballance St Russell St Whittaker St Clifford St Sievwright Ln Richardson St Adair St Adams Rd Wi Pere St | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | To clear trees | 248 | 30th Oct 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 30th Oct 2025 (Thu) | 3874 | Ngakoroa Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | To replace & upgrade transformer structure | 22 | 18th Nov 2025 (Tue) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 4th Nov 2025 (Tue) | 3870 | Russell Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | To replace HV poles | 11 | 5th Nov 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 5th Nov 2025 (Wed) | 3871 | Hillside Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | To replace HV pole | 2 | 6th Nov 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 7th Nov 2025 (Fri) | 3872 | Parikanapa Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 11 | 10th Nov 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Region | Date | Ref | Area affected | Duration | Reason | Customers | Alternative date | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wairoa | 13th Oct 2025 (Mon) | 3854 | Waihirere Rd SH 2 South | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Replace & straighten HV poles | 5 | 20th Oct 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 15th Oct 2025 (Wed) | 5293 | Valley Rd | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | To Replace LV Pole | 10 | 16th Oct 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 16th Oct 2025 (Thu) | 3840 | SH 2 Mangaone Rd Papanui Rd Waiiti Rd Nuhaka River Rd Wai Station Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | To replace HV poles | 84 | 17th Oct 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 21st Oct 2025 (Tue) | 3844 | Titirangi Rd Jackson Rd Preston Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | To replace HV poles | 16 | 22nd Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 21st Oct 2025 (Tue) | 3856 | Lucknow St Mitchell Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | To Replace Transformer | 34 | 22nd Oct 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 29th Oct 2025 (Wed) | 3863 | Tiniroto Rd Kotare Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 28 | 30th Oct 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 31st Oct 2025 (Fri) | 3864 | Tiniroto Rd Mangapoike Rd Hereheretau Rd Maromauku Rd Riuohangi Rd Rotoparu Rd Mill Rd Middleton Rd | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | To replace HV pole | 72 | 31st Oct 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 1st Nov 2025 (Sat) | 3878 | SH 2 Mohaka Village Waitaha Raupunga Village Rohepotae | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | To install new HV Fuses & Transformer | 171 | 8th Nov 2025 (Sat) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 4th Nov 2025 (Tue) | 3865 | Mangaone Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 12 | 5th Nov 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 4th Nov 2025 (Tue) | 4636 | Waihi Power | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 50kV Switchgear maintenance | 0 | 5th Nov 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 5th Nov 2025 (Wed) | 4636A | Waihi Power | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 50kV Switchgear maintenance | 0 | 6th Nov 2025 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 6th Nov 2025 (Thu) | 3866 | Mangaone Valley Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 12 | 7th Nov 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 6th Nov 2025 (Thu) | 4636B | Waihi Power | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 50kV Switchgear maintenance | 0 | 7th Nov 2025 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 7th Nov 2025 (Fri) | 3867 | Mangaone Valley Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | To Replace 11kV Poles | 12 | 10th Nov 2025 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 18th Nov 2025 (Tue) | 3873 | Kokohu Rd | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Replace 11kV Pole | 7 | 19th Nov 2025 (Wed) | Scheduled |
