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Firstlight Network (formerly Eastland Network) is the lines company that keeps the lights on for Tairāwhiti and Wairoa.
We own and maintain the poles, wires and underground cabling used by electricity retailers to deliver power to your place. We also own the region's high voltage transmission network: the steel towers and poles that connect us to the national grid.
Plus, we’re responsible for electric vehicle chargers from the top of the Coast down to Wairoa and Mahia.
Latest news
Tairāwhiti Superhero Awards
A year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, Gisborne District Council held the Tairāwhiti Superhero Awards on February 15.
A festive finale for 2023
After a full-on 12 months for Firstlight Network and our contractors, we ended 2023 with two of our favourite festive traditions.
Powering a resilient region
The year has been an exceptionally busy one for the team at the region’s lines company.
Tamariki power
Local tamariki have been exploring the wonder of energy, as part of Engineering New Zealand’s Wonder Project.
Meet the team: Tomas Kocar
Since Firstlight Network became part of Firstgas Group Ltd in April this year, the Network team have continued to keep the lights on for Tairāwhiti and Wairoa.
Firstlight Network and Base Power install innovative off-grid solution
Severe weather events, including the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, saw the Firstlight Network team (formerly Eastland Network) work tirelessly throughout the summer of 2023.
Annual Network pricing: no change or small reduction in charges for most
The majority of customers can expect very little or no change to the Network portion of their power bill, which covers transmission and distribution of electricity.
Firstgas Group acquisition of Eastland Network receives OIO approval and a new name is revealed.
Firstgas Group acquisition of Eastland Network receives OIO approval and a new name is revealed.
Proposed Eastland Network sale: FAQs
On 23 June 2022, Eastland Group and Trust Tairāwhiti announced a plan to sell Eastland Network. More information is now available in response to community questions.
Thumbs up for safety
The team at Eastland Network have a real focus on safety and sustainability.
Upgrading essential infrastructure for regional energy resilience
In February and March, we undertook a significant upgrade project to strengthen the power network in Gisborne’s CBD.