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Media releaseBackup power to boost Coromandel community resilience
Friday, June 21, 2024 Two backup generators are being installed in Coromandel to power the township in the event of an outage and help support its electricity supply during busy holiday periods.View more
Media releaseSubstation artwork brightening Te Puke
Friday, May 31, 2024 An electricity substation bordering a popular Te Puke sports ground has been transformed into a work of art.View more
ProjectDelivering differently our Coromandel fibre project
Friday, April 12, 2024 Powerco is collaborating with Chorus to cost-effectively deliver a fibre optic cable project in the Coromandel Peninsula that will improve utility services to customers in the region.View more
ProjectEltham gas main renewal
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 We’re replacing gas mains in Eltham, South Taranaki, from late May 2024 to ensure the gas supply continues to remain safe and reliable for customers.View more
Media releaseSignificant upgrade for electricity network in Marton
Friday, May 17, 2024 Powerco is investing in the electricity network in Marton to ensure local homes and businesses continue to have the power they need now and in the future.View more
Media releaseNew forestry manager
Monday, May 06, 2024 With the growth in forestry and increased carbon planting across Aotearoa New Zealand it was time to have a dedicated person to work proactively with forestry owners and managers.View more
Media releaseTech trial aimed at boosting power line resilience
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 We're trialling new technology at 10 sites across our electricity network to work out how aeolian vibration affects power lines.View more
Media releasePowerco announces renewable natural gas development initiatives
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Powerco has announced two initiatives to investigate using biogas in its network.View more
Media releasePowerco exploring portable batteries to lower emissions
Thursday, February 15, 2024 We've used battery energy to power an early childhood centre as we work to decarbonise and reduce emissions.View more
Media releaseWaitara substation upgrade spurred by neighbourly aroha
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 For an example of a great group of neighbours, look no further than Mahia Mai A Whai Tara community centre for seniors in Waitara, North Taranaki.View more
Media releaseGas detection vehicle
Thursday, November 23, 2023 A high-tech vehicle is taking to the roads above Powerco’s gas network in an effort to detect potential gas leaks hiding underground.View more
Media releaseDoing DIY this summer?
Friday, December 01, 2023 Whether you’re painting the house, building a fence, trimming trees, or laying concrete, Powerco is urging DIY enthusiasts to ‘look up’ and ‘know what’s below’.View more
Media releaseFeilding substation upgrade set to begin
Thursday, November 09, 2023 Work begins this month on a $9.63 million upgrade of the Feilding substation to help ensure the community’s power supply remains reliable now and enables future growth in the area.View more
ProjectCommunity backup power
Wednesday, November 01, 2023 Communities receiving backup electricity generation.View more
ProjectTaupō Quay tower replacement
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Two towers spanning the Whanganui River are being replaced.View more
Media releasePowerco's final Annual Delivery Report released
Thursday, September 07, 2023 Powerco’s Annual Delivery Report is now available for customers to read.View more
Media releaseCrews on standby as wild weather approaches
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 We have crews across our electricity network ready to respond to any outages, with strong winds and heavy rain forecast from mid-morning Thursday and into Friday.View more
Media releaseConstruction industry urged to follow the code
Monday, February 19, 2024 We're urging the construction industry to follow the code for electrical safe distances following serious injuries and a worker fatality.View more
Media releasePowerco asking customers to reduce electricity load
Thursday, May 09, 2024 New Zealand is facing a potential shortfall of electricity supply between 7am – 9am tomorrow (10 May).View more
Media releasePowerco thanks customers for helping reduce electricity load
Friday, May 10, 2024 Powerco thanks customers for being mindful of their electricity use this morning as it helped Transpower respond to a potential shortfall of electricity supply.View more
Media releaseHydrogen powering students
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 The Gas Hub, powered by Powerco, has provided the funds for Freyberg High School to purchase a hydrogen remote control car kit for the students to build and test for STEM learning.View more
Media releaseInjection plant fire in Greytown
Monday, June 10, 2024 The cause of a fire this morning at Powerco’s Greytown injection plant on Bidwills Cutting Road in Greytown is under investigation.View more
Media releaseWhangamatā planned outage update
Monday, May 27, 2024 The planned power outage for customers in and around Whangamatā on Wednesday 29 May has been cancelled and is now scheduled for 12 June.View more
Media releaseWhangamatā outage
Monday, June 17, 2024 Powerco field crews are patrolling the main 33kV power line that supplies Whangamatā and surrounding areas for a fault that initially cut power to 5,033 customers at 12.03am today.View moreNgā pou
The pillars of our work
We’re committed to balancing the needs of our people, communities, environment and business as we deliver energy to around 1.1m customers. Our five pou (pillars) guide us on our sustainability journey, representing the five focus areas of our work and the goals we want to achieve for each.
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Whirinaki
Ensuring reliable and resilient networks
Ensuring our networks are reliable and resilient now and into the future.
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Taiao
Contributing to a lower carbon world
Helping Aotearoa achieve our emissions targets by facilitating the use of low carbon technologies and energy sources.
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Hauora
Health and safety at our core
Keeping people safe around our networks and worksites is our priority.
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Manaaki tāngata
Supporting our people
Fostering a culture that empowers people to do their best, values diversity, and meets our future needs.
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Whakakotahitanga
Engaging with communities
Working with you to understand your needs and guide the decisions we make to deliver the best outcomes.
Lines down?
The likes of high winds, trees or car crashes can bring down power lines. We respond 24/7 to lines down incidents on our electricity network. Watch how we do this and what you should do in an emergency.