Outages

Planned and unplanned 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 call our faults line on 0800 206 207.

Last updated:
19 February 2026 - 11:46 AM
Status Ref Date Duration Affected Area Customers Reason Notice Alternative Date
Planned 3031 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Waiapu Rd Mangahauini St
 21 Relocate 11kV Poles Cancelled - Rescheduled Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Planned 3068 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Te Araroa Rd
 6 Upgrade Transformer Scheduled Fri, 20 Feb 2026
Planned 3069 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Te Araroa Rd Tikitiki Town Rd
 34 Install New Transformer Scheduled Fri, 20 Feb 2026
Planned 3044 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tutamoe Rd
 10 Replace HV poles Scheduled Mon, 23 Feb 2026
Planned 3071 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Puketiti Rd Main Rd Te Puia
 10 Replace HV Poles Scheduled Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Planned 3075 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Waiapu Rd Golf Course Rd
 7 To upgrade HV switchgear Scheduled Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Planned 3074 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Puketiti Rd Main Rd Te Puia
 10 Replace HV Poles Scheduled Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Planned 3086 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Waiapu Rd Mangatuna Rd Paroa Rd Wharekaka Rd
 23 To replace switchgear Scheduled Mon, 2 Mar 2026
Planned 3106 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
College Rd McClutchie Rd Tuparoa Rd
 10 Replace 11kV Pole Scheduled Sun, 1 Mar 2026
Planned 3058 Tue, 3 Mar 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kaiaua Rd
 16 Replace HV Poles Scheduled Wed, 4 Mar 2026
Planned 3073 Tue, 3 Mar 2026 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tauwhareparae Rd
 13 To connect generator Scheduled Tue, 10 Mar 2026
Planned 3102 Tue, 3 Mar 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Waiapu Rd
 21 Relocate 11kV Poles Scheduled Wed, 4 Mar 2026
Planned 3103 Wed, 4 Mar 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Waiapu Rd Mangahauini St
 21 Relocate 11kV Poles Scheduled Sat, 7 Mar 2026
Planned 3059 Thu, 5 Mar 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kaiaua Rd
 16 Replace HV Poles Scheduled Fri, 6 Mar 2026
Planned 3073A Fri, 6 Mar 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Tauwhareparae Rd
 13 To disconnect generator Scheduled Fri, 13 Feb 2026
Planned 3077 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Mata Rd Waitahaia Rd Ihungia Rd
 27 Replace 11kV Poles Scheduled Wed, 11 Mar 2026
Planned 4715 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tokomaru Bay - Ruatoria 50kV
 0 50kV Pole replacement Scheduled Wed, 11 Mar 2026
Planned 3078 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Mata Rd Waitahaia Rd Ihungia Rd
 27 Replace 11kV Poles Scheduled Fri, 13 Mar 2026
Planned 4716 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tokomaru Bay - Ruatoria 50kV
 0 50kV Pole replacement Scheduled Fri, 13 Mar 2026
Planned 4718 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tokomaru Bay - Ruatoria 50kV
 0 50kV Pole replacement Scheduled Mon, 16 Mar 2026
No outages No planned outages No unplanned outages

No outages

There are currently no known outages on our network. If you believe there is an outage that we're not aware of, please call our 24/7 faults line 0800 206 207.