Outages

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.

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UPDATE Last updated: 29 November 2023 - 05:35 PM

Region Date Ref Area affected Duration Reason Customers Alternative date Notice
East Coast 28th Nov 2023 (Tue) 3780 Tuakau Rd 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Replace poles 5 29th Nov 2023 (Wed) Scheduled
East Coast 1st Dec 2023 (Fri) 1508 SH35 between Panikau Rd and Mokairau area 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Relocate pole from river URGENT 16 4th Dec 2023 (Mon) Scheduled
East Coast 6th Dec 2023 (Wed) 3793 Mata Rd Ihungia Rd Waitahaia Rd 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Remove and replace switchgear 35 7th Dec 2023 (Thu) Scheduled
East Coast 11th Dec 2023 (Mon) 3804 Waiapu Rd Mangatuna Wharekaka Rd 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Replace 11kV Fuses 14 14th Dec 2023 (Thu) Scheduled

Region Date Ref Area affected Duration Reason Customers Alternative date Notice
Gisborne 28th Nov 2023 (Tue) 3774 Kanakanaia Rd Bruce Rd Waitangi Rd 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Replace 11kV poles 57 28th Nov 2023 (Tue) Scheduled (Alternate Day)
Gisborne 28th Nov 2023 (Tue) 3785 Matawai / Otoko 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Replace poles 2 29th Nov 2023 (Wed) Scheduled
Gisborne 28th Nov 2023 (Tue) 5070 Island Rd 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Replace Poles 27 29th Nov 2023 (Wed) Scheduled
Gisborne 29th Nov 2023 (Wed) 3770 Crosswell Rd 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Install new transformer 2 30th Nov 2023 (Thu) Scheduled
Gisborne 29th Nov 2023 (Wed) 3786 Matawai / Otoko 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Replace poles 2 30th Nov 2023 (Thu) Scheduled
Gisborne 30th Nov 2023 (Thu) 3787 Matawai / Otoko 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Replace poles 2 1st Dec 2023 (Fri) Scheduled
Gisborne 1st Dec 2023 (Fri) 3778 Matawai / Otoko 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM Replace poles 2 2nd Dec 2023 (Sat) Cancelled - not using alt date
Gisborne 1st Dec 2023 (Fri) 3778A Matawai / Otoko 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Replace poles 240 2nd Dec 2023 (Sat) Cancelled - not using alt date
Gisborne 1st Dec 2023 (Fri) 3778B Matawai / Otoko 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Replace poles 240 2nd Dec 2023 (Sat) Cancelled - not using alt date
Gisborne 1st Dec 2023 (Fri) 3811 Matawai / Otoko 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Replace poles 2 2nd Dec 2023 (Sat) Scheduled
Gisborne 4th Dec 2023 (Mon) 3789 Bruce Rd 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM To cut 11kV jumpers and install generator 3 5th Dec 2023 (Tue) Scheduled
Gisborne 4th Dec 2023 (Mon) 3789A Bruce Rd 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM To dismantle 11kV lines for tree removal 3 5th Dec 2023 (Tue) Scheduled
Gisborne 5th Dec 2023 (Tue) 3798 Totangi Rd Hillside Rd 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Replace poles 20 6th Dec 2023 (Wed) Scheduled
Gisborne 7th Dec 2023 (Thu) 3799 Totangi Rd Hillside Rd 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Repalce poles 20 8th Dec 2023 (Fri) Scheduled
Gisborne 8th Dec 2023 (Fri) 3792 Totangi Rd Hillside Rd 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Replace poles 20 11th Dec 2023 (Mon) Scheduled
Gisborne 11th Dec 2023 (Mon) 3805 Rakaukaka Rd Whakatere Rd Papatu Rd 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Replace 11kV Fuses 33 14th Dec 2023 (Thu) Scheduled
Gisborne 12th Dec 2023 (Tue) 3791 Bruce Rd 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM To reinstate 11kV conductoirs 3 13th Dec 2023 (Wed) Scheduled
Gisborne 12th Dec 2023 (Tue) 3791A Bruce Rd 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM To disconnect generator and reinstate lines 3 13th Dec 2023 (Wed) Scheduled
Gisborne 12th Dec 2023 (Tue) 3796 Totangi Rd Hillside Rd 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Replace poles 20 13th Dec 2023 (Wed) Scheduled
Gisborne 12th Dec 2023 (Tue) 3809 Waingake Rd Papatu Rd Taurau Valley Rd 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Replace HV Fuses 23 15th Dec 2023 (Fri) Scheduled
Gisborne 12th Dec 2023 (Tue) 3810 Russell Rd Totangi Rd Wharekopae Rd Turnbull Rd O'Rourke Rd Main Rd 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Replace HV Fuses 22 15th Nov 2023 (Wed) Scheduled
Gisborne 13th Dec 2023 (Wed) 3800 Te Wera Rd Moanui Rd Koranga Vly Rd 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tree Cutting 56 14th Dec 2023 (Thu) Scheduled
Gisborne 13th Dec 2023 (Wed) 3813 McMillan Rd Matawai Rd Poynter Rd Ahirau Rd Waipoao Rd Willows Rd 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Replace HV Fuses 45 18th Dec 2023 (Mon) Scheduled
Gisborne 13th Dec 2023 (Wed) 3814 Morris Rd Kanakanaia Rd Barry St Balfour Rd Waihora Rd Kipling Rd Rangitawhero Rd 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Replace HV Fuses 65 18th Dec 2023 (Mon) Scheduled
Gisborne 15th Dec 2023 (Fri) 3806 Lavenham Rd, Brandon Rd Waipaoa Rd Humphreys Rd 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Replace 50kV Pole 65 18th Dec 2023 (Mon) Scheduled

Region Date Ref Area affected Duration Reason Customers Alternative date Notice
Wairoa 28th Nov 2023 (Tue) 3776 SH 2 Morere 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Replace 11kV poles 10 30th Nov 2023 (Thu) Moved to alternate date
Wairoa 30th Nov 2023 (Thu) 3776 SH 2 Morere 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Replace 11kV poles 10 30th Nov 2023 (Thu) Canceled - Was Alt Date
Wairoa 4th Dec 2023 (Mon) 3795 SH 2 Iwitea 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Replace Poles 11 11th Dec 2023 (Mon) Scheduled
Wairoa 4th Dec 2023 (Mon) 3795a SH 2 Iwitea 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Replace Poles 4 11th Dec 2023 (Mon) Scheduled
Wairoa 5th Dec 2023 (Tue) 3797 Kakariki 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Replace poles 7 12th Dec 2023 (Tue) Scheduled
Wairoa 7th Dec 2023 (Thu) 3802 State Highway 2 Cricklewood Rd Waihua Mohaka Raupunga 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Replace poles 232 14th Dec 2023 (Thu) Scheduled
Wairoa 8th Dec 2023 (Fri) 3803 Mangapoike Rd 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Replace pole 71 14th Dec 2023 (Thu) Scheduled
Wairoa 12th Dec 2023 (Tue) 3807 SH 2 Iwitea 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Replace Poles 14 19th Dec 2023 (Tue) Scheduled
Wairoa 12th Dec 2023 (Tue) 3807a SH 2 Iwitea 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Replace Poles 1 19th Dec 2023 (Tue) Scheduled
Wairoa 13th Dec 2023 (Wed) 3808 Piripaua McDonald Rd 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Replace Poles 18 20th Dec 2023 (Wed) Scheduled

 

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