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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.
Yacht move causes power disruptions
The transportation of a new pleasure yacht from Palmerston North to Foxton Beach has caused a number of power outages to residents along the route.