Reliable energy for your world

Emergency

If there's imminent danger, such as fallen lines or a gas leak, call us immediately (24/7).

Electricity

Gas

man digging near power and gas pipes

Know what’s below. It could be a life saver.

Know what’s underground before you start digging,
to avoid hitting electricity cables and gas pipes.

Find out more

man on ladder near service line

Accidents happen. Look up and live.

Stay safe when working near power lines on your property. Electricity can jump to your equipment and you.

Find out more

Updates

Our latest news and project updates. View projects

Media release

Doing DIY this summer?

Friday, December 01, 2023

Whether you’re painting the house, building a fence, trimming trees, or laying concrete, Powerco is urging DIY enthusiasts to ‘look up’ and ‘know what’s below’.
View more
Media release

Waitara substation upgrade spurred by neighbourly aroha

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

For an example of a great group of neighbours, look no further than Mahia Mai A Whai Tara community centre for seniors in Waitara, North Taranaki.
View more
Media release

Gas detection vehicle

Thursday, November 23, 2023

A high-tech vehicle is taking to the roads above Powerco’s gas network in an effort to detect potential gas leaks hiding underground.
View more
Media release

Feilding substation upgrade set to begin

Thursday, November 09, 2023

Work begins this month on a $9.63 million upgrade of the Feilding substation to help ensure the community’s power supply remains reliable now and enables future growth in the area.
View more
Project

Community emergency backup power

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Communities to receive emergency backup electricity generation.
View more
Project

Taupō Quay tower replacement

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Two towers spanning the Whanganui River are being replaced.
View more
Media release

Powerco's final Annual Delivery Report released

Thursday, September 07, 2023

Powerco’s Annual Delivery Report is now available for customers to read.
View more
Project

Gas network surveying

Thursday, July 27, 2023

We continuously survey our gas network to ensure that your supply remains safe and reliable.
View more
Media release

Improving the power supply between Opoutere and Hikuai

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Work is underway to improve the reliability and security of the electricity supply to Powerco customers between Whangamatā and Tairua.
View more
Media release

Work continuing to reconnect customers' power

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Powerco field crews are out in force restoring power following gale force winds on Sunday and Monday.
View more
Media release

Work continuing into evening to reconnect power

Monday, September 18, 2023

Powerco field crews have been out in force today working to restore power to Tararua and Wairarapa customers following gale force winds overnight on Sunday.
View more
Media release

Repairs underway to restore customers' power

Monday, September 18, 2023

Powerco field crews are on the ground in Manawatū, Tararua, Wairarapa and Whanganui regions working to reconnect customers without power following gale force winds.
View more
Media release

Wairarapa and Tararua customers urged to prepare for weekend high winds

Friday, September 15, 2023

Powerco is urging customers in Wairarapa and Tararua to secure outdoor furniture and prepare for the possibility of power outages ahead of strong winds forecast to blow through the regions during the weekend.
View more
Project update

New Taranaki Base Hospital cable

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

From August 2023 we're starting work to install a new underground cable to support the Taranaki Base Hospital upgrade.
View more
Media release

Weather related outages

Friday, July 21, 2023

Powerco field crews are working to restore power to customers affected by weather-related outages across the North Island.
View more
Media release

Three finalist placings for Energy Excellence Awards

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Powerco has been named finalists in three categories for the New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards.
View more

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.

Learn more

Power outage tips

Helping you prepare in case the power goes out.