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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 move to a low emissions future through low carbon technologies and energy sources, and improving our ways of working to drive positive environmental outcomes
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Hauora
Health and safety at our core
Keeping people safe around our networks and worksites is our top priority.
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Manaaki tāngata
Supporting our people
Promoting a culture that allows people to do their best, values diversity and ensures we have a team that is equipped to meet our future needs.
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Whakakotahitanga
Engaging with our communities
Working closer with the communities we serve to understand their needs and inform the decisions we make to deliver the best outcomes for you and our partners.
Updates
Our latest news and project updates. View projects-
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
Media releaseWild weather causes power outages
Wednesday, November 03, 2021 Strong winds have caused a number of power outages across Powerco’s network overnight and Wednesday morning, with Taranaki and Bay of Plenty mainly affected.View more
Media releasePowerco achieves 5 star rating in the 2021 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark
Monday, November 01, 2021 The international survey sets the global standard for environmental, social and governance benchmarking.View more
Media releaseLaptops new lease on life at local schools
Thursday, October 28, 2021 Online learning has just got a lot easier for students at New Plymouth’s Marfell School with the donation of 30 laptops from local energy company Powerco.View more