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We're using low flying helicopters to inspect our power poles this summer.
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Updates
Our latest news and project updates. View projects-
Media releasePowerco signs LV network visibility agreement with Gridsight
Thursday, November 20, 2025 Powerco has entered into an agreement with Gridsight to enhance visibility across the distributor’s electricity network.View more
Media releasePlan to power western Bay of Plenty into the future released
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Transpower and Powerco have released a plan to deliver nine major electricity infrastructure projects over the next decade to enable an expected doubling of electricity demand in western Bay of Plenty (WBOP) by 2050.View more
Media releaseHard yards paying off - Powerco gas leak detection vehicle reducing emissions
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Hard yards paying off – Powerco's gas leak detection vehicle reducing emissionsView more
Media releaseHelicopter and drones assessing damage
Thursday, October 23, 2025 Powerco crews are using a break in the weather in Wairarapa, before the next forecast gale force winds arrive, to assess the damage to the electricity network from the air.View more
Media releaseStorm power outage update - Wednesday 4.30pm
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Powerco crews have made good progress today restoring power to Wairarapa customers affected by high winds that hit the region hard overnight Monday and Tuesday.View more
Media releaseFirst phase underway for upgrading electricity supply in and around Whitianga
Tuesday, October 07, 2025 The first stage of Powerco’s planned upgrade to the electricity supply in north-eastern Coromandel Peninsula will begin with a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey on Thursday 9 October.View more
Media releasePowerco moves to buy Firstlight Network from Clarus Group's owners
Monday, October 06, 2025 Powerco has entered into an agreement to purchase Firstlight Network, an electricity distribution business (EDB) that supplies electricity to Tairāwhiti and Wairoa.View more
Media releaseLow flying helicopter inspecting power poles
Friday, October 03, 2025 Powerco is using a low flying helicopter to inspect sections of its rural electricity network from mid-October to December.View more
Media releasePowerco earns top global sustainability score for third year running
Friday, October 03, 2025 Powerco has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainability, achieving 100% in the latest GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) Infrastructure Assessment.View more
Media releaseFrom eyesore to taonga a new mural for Katikati
Thursday, October 02, 2025 A project focused on delivering meaningful art for the Katikati community has transformed a once overlooked roadside substation on SH2, Katikati, into a vibrant community asset.View more
Media releaseCoromandel and BOP storm power outage update Sunday 4pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 Customers should prepare to be without power overnight Sunday because of storm damage.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 more than 900,000 Kiwis. 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
Protecting our environment
Caring for our natural resources to safeguard Aotearoa for future generations.
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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.
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Te Teo
Sustainable governance financial and risk management foundations
Te Teo is the foundational pillar of our work.
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.