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 | 26th Apr 2024 (Fri) | 3973 | Waiapu Rd SH35 Tokomaru Bay | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Relocate existing Pole | 4 | 29th Apr 2024 (Mon) | Moved to alternate date |
| East Coast | 29th Apr 2024 (Mon) | 3962A | Waiapu Rd | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Relocate existing HV Poles | 3 | 30th Apr 2024 (Tue) | Cancelled - Rescheduled |
| East Coast | 29th Apr 2024 (Mon) | 3973 | Waiapu Rd SH35 Tokomaru Bay | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Relocate existing Pole | 4 | 29th Apr 2024 (Mon) | Scheduled (Alternate Day) |
| East Coast | 30th Apr 2024 (Tue) | 3963A | Waiapu Rd | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Relocate existing HV Poles and Install Chorus Fiber | 3 | 1st May 2024 (Wed) | Cancelled - Rescheduled |
| East Coast | 30th Apr 2024 (Tue) | 3968 | Arakihi Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 2 | 1st May 2024 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 2nd May 2024 (Thu) | 3979 | Tauwhareparae Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | To replace HV poles | 28 | 3rd May 2024 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 3rd May 2024 (Fri) | 3980 | Te Aroara Rd Te Hue Rd Haig Rd | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Replace 11kV Transformer structure and Pole mount Transformer | 18 | 6th May 2024 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 22nd May 2024 (Wed) | 3962B | Waiapu Rd | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Relocate existing HV Poles | 3 | 23rd May 2024 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| East Coast | 23rd May 2024 (Thu) | 3963B | Waiapu Rd | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Relocate existing HV Poles and Install Chorus Fiber | 3 | 24th May 2024 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Region | Date | Ref | Area affected | Duration | Reason | Customers | Alternative date | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne | 26th Apr 2024 (Fri) | 3967 | Wheatstone road | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Upgrade Transformer | 6 | 29th Apr 2024 (Mon) | Moved to alternate date |
| Gisborne | 26th Apr 2024 (Fri) | 3977 | Whakarau Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 11 | 27th Apr 2024 (Sat) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 29th Apr 2024 (Mon) | 3972 | Whakarau Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 11 | 30th Apr 2024 (Tue) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 29th Apr 2024 (Mon) | 3967 | Wheatstone road | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Upgrade Transformer | 6 | 29th Apr 2024 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 30th Apr 2024 (Tue) | 3978 | Matawai Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 5 | 1st May 2024 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 30th Apr 2024 (Tue) | 3976 | Utting Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Tree Cuttting | 13 | 2nd May 2024 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 6th May 2024 (Mon) | 3984 | Matokitoki Valley Rd Cave Rd | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Install New Transformer | 41 | 7th May 2024 (Tue) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 6th May 2024 (Mon) | 3989 | Haisman Rd Hansen Rd Nelson Rd Newstead Rd | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 50kV/11kV line reconstruction | 80 | 13th May 2024 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 7th May 2024 (Tue) | 3985 | Tiniroto Rd Main Highway Gisborne | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 14 | 8th May 2024 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 8th May 2024 (Wed) | 3958A | Taumata Rd | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Replace Transformer Structure | 22 | 9th May 2024 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 9th May 2024 (Thu) | 3986 | Tiniroto Rd Main Highway Gisborne | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 14 | 10th May 2024 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 9th May 2024 (Thu) | 3990 | Valley Rd | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | To upgrade Transformer | 14 | 10th May 2024 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 9th May 2024 (Thu) | 3991 | Tyndall Rd Halley St Herchell Rd | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 11kV Substation Upgrades | 117 | 10th May 2024 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 10th May 2024 (Fri) | 3987 | Main Highway Gisborne | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 4 | 13th May 2024 (Mon) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 10th May 2024 (Fri) | 3989A | Haisman Rd Hansen Rd Nelson Rd Newstead Rd | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 50kV/11kV line reconstruction | 80 | 17th May 2024 (Fri) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 13th May 2024 (Mon) | 3982 | Whakarau Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 2 | 15th May 2024 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 14th May 2024 (Tue) | 3983 | Whakarau Rd Pukekiwi Rd | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 2 | 16th May 2024 (Thu) | Scheduled |
| Gisborne | 14th May 2024 (Tue) | 3988 | Tiniroto Rd | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Replace 11kV Poles | 14 | 15th May 2024 (Wed) | Scheduled |
| Region | Date | Ref | Area affected | Duration | Reason | Customers | Alternative date | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wairoa | 29th Apr 2024 (Mon) | 3981 | Nuhaka Opoutama Rd | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Replace Fuses | 3 | 30th Apr 2024 (Tue) | Scheduled |
| Wairoa | 12th May 2024 (Sun) | 5085 | Queen St Lucknow St | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | To replace LV Link Box | 24 | 19th May 2024 (Sun) | Scheduled |
