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Gas pricing
From 1 October 2022 our gas distribution charges will increase 4.62%.
Do your trees need a trim?
Overgrown trees and their branches cut power to 70,000 Kiwis each year. That's why property owners must keep their trees clear of overhead lines.
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We’ve got 11,500 great reasons to make a connection.
We're building a new $43m electricity connection to the National Grid to keep South Waikato businesses and homes - like yours - reliably powered now and in the future.
Get storm ready
Find out what you can do to prepare for the wild winter weather and help avoid a power outage.
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Our latest news and project updates. View projects-
Media releaseWorking smarter to restore power
Friday, August 05, 2022 Powerco is installing smart technology on its overhead power lines to help get customers’ power back on more quickly when there is a fault.View more
Media releaseWairarapa power restoration work to begin at first light - 9:30am update
Friday, July 22, 2022 Extra crews are working to reconnect Wairarapa customers.View more
Media releaseWairarapa power restoration work to begin at first light
Friday, July 22, 2022 Crews are out at first light Friday morning reconnecting customers following high winds in Wairarapa.View more
Media releaseGale force weather causes outages in Wairarapa
Thursday, July 21, 2022 Gusts of up to 130km an hour have caused a number of outages on Powerco’s network in the Wairarapa, with wind bringing down trees and power lines.View more
Media releaseWild weather wrap up
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 After wild weather blew through our network, we used a helicopter to re-string electricity lines across the Whanganui River.View more
Media releaseStorm restoration 5pm update
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Field crews will continue reconnecting customers until 10pm tonight.View more
Media releaseSevere storm power restoration 11am update
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Crews are out in force again today as work continues to reconnect customers affected by wild weather.View more
Media releaseSevere storm power restoration 5pm update
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Good progress has been made today restoring power to customers affected by severe weather across Powerco’s electricity network since the weekend.View more
Media releaseCrews continue work to restore power following storm
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Field crews throughout Powerco’s electricity network were out at first light working to reconnect customers’ power following severe weather.View more
Media releaseCrews work to restore power in challenging conditions
Monday, June 13, 2022 6pm - Field crews throughout Powerco’s electricity network have worked throughout the day reconnecting customers’ power when safe to do so, in challenging weather conditions.View more
ProjectPalmerston North network
Monday, June 20, 2022 Our $27.4 million electricity investment programme in Palmerston North is in its final stages.View more
ProjectCape Road network rebuild
Thursday, May 19, 2022 After decades of service in coastal conditions, we're rebuilding the network along the stunning Cape Road in Taranaki.View more
Project updateHelicopter help
Thursday, May 05, 2022 We've been using helicopters to help with the construction of the South Waikato National Grid Connection.View 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.