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Featherston Tree Trimming
Work is due to be carried out in Featherston to clear vegetation that has encroached on the 11,000 volt lines just north-east of the town.
Powerco’s new high-tech voice radio technology boosts safety
The safety of fault crews working across Powerco’s vast electricity network has been greatly improved thanks to new voice radio technology.
$6m electricity upgrade for Matamata
A $6 million development project by electricity distributor Powerco is about to start in the Waikato town of Matamata.