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Look up / Know what's below
Doing DIY around the home? Beware of overhead lines and underground gas pipes and electricity cables – otherwise your neighbours won’t be the only ones in for a shock.
Learn moreNgā 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 our communities
Working with you to understand your needs and guide the decisions we make to deliver the best outcomes.
Updates
Our latest news and project updates. View projects-
Media releaseLook up and know what's below
Wednesday, December 22, 2021 DIYers should beware of overhead lines and underground gas pipes and cabling around the home this summer – otherwise they might be in for a shock.View more
Media releaseCatch fish, not cables this summer
Monday, December 20, 2021 Boaties visiting Pauanui and Tairua this summer are being reminded to stay safe around marine power cables spanning the harbour at the holiday hot spot.View more
Media releaseFunds secured to protect Greytown's iconic gum
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Powerco is supporting the Greytown community’s drive to save its iconic giant gum.View more
Media releaseWild weather causes power outages - 4:30pm update
Wednesday, November 03, 2021 Approximately 5,200 customers are currently without power - mainly in the Taranaki and South Waikato areas.View more