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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
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.
Tairāwhiti's first utility scale solar farm gets green light
Regional infrastructure company Eastland Group has announced that Tairāwhiti’s first utility scale solar farm – which will be built at Gisborne Airport – has the green light to proceed.
Eastland Group and Trust Tairāwhiti announce plan to sell Eastland Network
Eastland Group and sole shareholder Trust Tairāwhiti say right time to unlock value from the company's successful growth to transform for the future.
Reconnecting power to hundreds in state of emergency "extreme"
Keeping the lights on across the whole of the East Coast and Wairoa has always been the aim of lines company Eastland Network, but it was a huge challenge for…
