Changes to your electricity distribution charges
We’re here to connect the communities we serve to safe and reliable electricity through sustainable investment in our network. From 1 April 2024, our electricity delivery charges in your region will increase.
Building near power lines?
NZECP 34 – Electrical safe distances.
Updates
Our latest news and project updates. View projects-
Media release
Petone gas leak
Thursday, March 07, 2024 Information following the gas leak in Petone.View moreMedia 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 moreMedia releaseGas leak pipe being decommissioned in New Plymouth
Friday, February 16, 2024 Powerco contractors have installed a new section of gas main on Elizabeth Place, Frankleigh Park, in New Plymouth following a gas leak.View moreMedia 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 moreMedia 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 moreMedia 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 moreMedia 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 moreMedia 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 moreProjectTaupō Quay tower replacement
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Two towers spanning the Whanganui River are being replaced.View moreMedia releasePowerco's final Annual Delivery Report released
Thursday, September 07, 2023 Powerco’s Annual Delivery Report is now available for customers to read.View moreProjectGas network surveying
Thursday, July 27, 2023 We continuously survey our gas network to ensure that your supply remains safe and reliable.View more
Ngā 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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