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If there's imminent danger, such as fallen lines or a gas leak, call us immediately (24/7).
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We're using low flying helicopters to inspect our power poles this summer.
How are we managing our gas network into the future?
We’re ensuring our network is resilient to climate change, and we’re transitioning to renewable gas. Find out more about our Gas Asset Management Plan Update.
Updates
Our latest news and project updates. View projects-
Media releaseDiversity and inclusion culture recognised
Thursday, October 31, 2024 Powerco’s work to create an environment where everyone can thrive, and employees are enabled to make an impact has paid off with recognition as a finalist in the Deloitte Barfoot and Thompson Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award.View more
Media releasePowerco customer delivery services tender to open
Friday, October 25, 2024 Tenders open on Tuesday 29 October for the delivery of Powerco’s new customer work model.View more
Media releaseGas Asset Management Plan 2024
Thursday, October 24, 2024 Powerco has released its Gas Asset Management Plan Update.View more
Media releasePowerco electricity contracts going to tender
Monday, September 30, 2024 For the first time in more than a decade, Powerco’s Electricity Field Services Agreements (EFSAs) for major electricity field services on its North Island network are going to tenderView more
Media releaseResidential hot water control trial
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Powerco is enabling Aotearoa New Zealand’s electricity retailers to run hot water load trials that could ultimately benefit residential customer power bills.View more
Media releaseDelivering into the future - Powerco releases first Integrated Report
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 In its inaugural Integrated Report the Powerco team reflects on how it has delivered for the customers and communities it serves over the FY24 period (1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024) as well as the opportunities and challenges it anticipates in the coming years.View more
Media releasePowerHubs created to support community energy resilience
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Powerco is supporting community energy resilience by installing unique hybrid Stand Alone Power Supply (SAPS) at targeted community buildings across its electricity network footprint to create new PowerHubs.View more
Media releasePowerco wins safety award with lifesaving consequences
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Powerco has won the EEA’s Public Safety Award for a programme of work identifying high risk power poles that can be moved, removed or guarded to potentially prevent serious harm incidents.View more
Media releasePowerco wins Energy Distributor of the Year
Thursday, August 29, 2024 Powerco has won the Energy Distributor of the Year title at the New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards.View more
Media releaseDon’t be an egg! If you smell something rotten, it could be a gas leak.
Tuesday, September 03, 2024 Powerco is turning to the Kiwi phrase ‘don’t be an egg’ to drive home the importance of reporting the smell of gas.View more
Media releasePowerco CEO to lead Transpower
Monday, September 09, 2024 Powerco Chair John Loughlin acknowledged today the resignation of Chief Executive James Kilty, who is taking up the role of Chief Executive at Transpower.View more
Media releaseElectricity upgrade for Waitara
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Work begins this month (August) to upgrade the electricity network in Tikorangi, New Plymouth, to ensure customers in Waitara and surrounding areas have reliable electricity now and into the future and to support growth of the area.View more
Media releasePowerco releases first climate-related reports
Monday, August 05, 2024 Powerco is formalising its planning for the impacts of climate change with the release of its first climate-related disclosures report and a climate adaption and resilience plan.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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Whirinaki
Ensuring reliable and resilient networks
Ensuring our networks are reliable and resilient now and into the future.
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Taiao
Contributing to a lower carbon world
Helping Aotearoa achieve our emissions targets by facilitating the use of low carbon technologies and energy sources.
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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.
