COVID-19
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South Waikato national grid connection project begins by building solid foundations
Powerco has recommenced work upgrading the Putaruru substation as it embarks on a significant project to build a new connection to the national grid in the South Waikato.
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New Zealand’s four largest electricity distributors come together to offer businesses payment deferrals during COVID-19
Electricity lines companies Orion, Powerco, Vector and Wellington Electricity serve 60% of New Zealand’s electricity customers. The group has worked together to provide network payment deferral programmes to business customers on their networks.
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Powerco ensures the ongoing safety and reliability of its networks for customers now and into the future
Powerco is reviewing and prioritising its planned works programme during the Government’s Covid-19 Alert Level 4 status to ensure its electricity and gas networks remain safe and reliable for customers, now and into the future.
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