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Outage info: https://outages.powerco.co.nz/

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Gas 0800 111 848 Powerco is part of your community.

As one of the largest electricity and gas distributors in Aotearoa, we keep the lights on and the gas flowing for 1.1m Kiwis across 452,000 homes, businesses and organisations in the North Island. Powerco is member of the Utilities Disputes Scheme (www.utilitiesdisputes.co.nz), a free and independent service for resolving complaints about utilities providers.

19/06/2026

We get it - no one's happy about a planned power outage.

But when the lights go off, it’s because our team needs to get in and do important work on the network to keep everything running safely and reliably for you.

The good news? You should get a heads-up from your electricity retailer (the business you pay your power bill to), so there are no surprises.
You can also keep an eye on what’s coming up via our outage map - look under upcoming planned outages. 💡

Thanks for your patience while we keep things humming behind the scenes 💙

18/06/2026

What does a career at Powerco look like?

For Patrick, it’s turning a passion for STEM into a role helping shape New Zealand’s electricity network. After joining Powerco’s graduate programme, he quickly stepped into a planning engineer role, building the skills and experience to help support the future of energy.

What you can expect with our top-ranked graduate programme:
✔ Workstream rotations
✔ Dual mentors
✔ 10 days paid volunteer leave
✔ Leadership and development training
✔ Guaranteed permanent role

If you're ready to learn, grow, and help shape the future of energy, apply now:
https://www.livehire.com/careers/powerco/job/BB4K3/UD8DMC2STC/graduate-engineer

17/06/2026

We love seeing the positive impact of the Powerco Community Fund in action.

Thanks to funding support, Eat a rainbow Foundation can continue prioritising sustainable, plant-based packaging for their meal trays, caring for the environment while delivering nutritious meals to families in need.

We're proud to support organisations doing incredible work in our communities and helping create a more sustainable future.

Ngā mihi to the Eat a Rainbow Foundation team for all that you do.

15/06/2026

Building near power lines? ⚡

Whether you're building, roofing or scaffolding, it's important to know the rules around working near power lines.

A little planning before you start can help keep everyone safe on site. 👍

Learn more: powerco.co.nz/safety/building-near-power-lines

11/06/2026

At Fieldays❓ Don't miss your chance to talk all things electricity networks at Fieldays.⚡
Along with our friends at Waipā Networks, The Lines Company and WEL Networks , you'll find us on E Street, Site E23.

We'll be sharing practical advice on:
⚡ Staying safe around overhead and underground power lines
🌳 Managing vegetation near electricity networks
🚨 What to do if you come across damaged lines or network equipment
🏡 Understanding the difference between your lines company and electricity retailer
🔌 How local networks work together to keep communities connected

See you there!

10/06/2026

What does a career at Powerco look like?

For Dazzle, it's applying her PhD in Mechatronics Engineering to real-world challenges, exploring different teams, and growing her impact through our graduate programme.

What you can expect with our top ranked graduate programme:
✔ Workstream rotations
✔ Dual mentors
✔ 10 days paid volunteer leave
✔ Leadership and development training
✔ Guaranteed permanent role

If you're ready to learn, grow, and help shape the future of energy - apply now:
https://www.livehire.com/careers/powerco/job/BB4K3/UD8DMC2STC/graduate-engineer

09/06/2026

📢Lower Hutt gas outage update - Thursday 11 June 📢

Our crews are continuing work to restore supply to the last remaining customers affected by damage to a gas pipeline.

To safely restore gas supply, our technicians need access to properties to carry our safety checks and relight gas applications.

If you are not home when our crews visit, we will leave information on the next steps and how to arrange a return visit.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding while this work continues.

If you smell gas or have any gas-related concerns, please call 0800 111 848. For more information, visit https://www.powerco.co.nz/safety/gas-emergency.

📢 Lower Hutt gas outage update - 5pm, Wednesday 10 June 📢

Powerco crews have made good progress today restoring gas supply to approximately 280 customers. Our teams are continuing to work until 6pm to restore supply to the remaining 160 customers.

📢 Lower Hutt gas outage update - 9.10am, Wednesday 10 June 📢

Our crews worked into the night to restore gas supply following damage to a gas pipeline by a third-party contractor.

Around 120 properties had their gas supply restored overnight, and our teams are continuing restoration efforts today to the remaining approximately 320 properties.

To safely restore gas supply, our technicians need access to properties to carry out safety checks and relight gas appliances.

If you are not home when our crews visit, we’ll leave information on how to arrange a return visit.

We appreciate it’s been chilly overnight and it’s a real inconvenience to be without gas. Thank you for your patience and understanding while this work continues.

For more information, visit our website: www.powerco.co.nz/major-updates.

The Gas Hub

08/06/2026

Heading to National Fieldays at Mystery Creek from tomorrow?
For the first time, we're joining forces with other lines companies Waipā Networks, The Lines Company and WEL Networks at Fieldays to talk all things electricity networks, safety and resilience.

We'll be sharing practical advice on:
⚡ Staying safe around overhead and underground power lines
🌳 Managing vegetation near electricity networks
🚨 What to do if you come across damaged lines or network equipment
🏡 Understanding the difference between your lines company and electricity retailer
🔌 How local networks work together to keep communities connected

‼️Four local lines companies, one place to learn about electricity networks, safety and resilience.

👉🏼Where to find us: E Street, Site E23
10–13 June | Fieldays
We'd love to chat.

05/06/2026

Ready to kick-start your career with one of New Zealand’s top graduate programmes? ⚡

At Powerco, you'll gain hands-on experience across the business, work on projects that make a real difference for our customers and be guaranteed a permanent role at the end of the programme.

✔ Workstream rotations across the business
✔ Dual mentors to support your growth
✔ 10 days paid volunteer leave
✔ Personal development and leadership training
✔ A supportive graduate cohort and culture

If you're ready to learn, grow and help shape the future of energy, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications are now open.

Apply now: https://www.livehire.com/careers/powerco/job/BB4K3/UD8DMC2STC/graduate-engineer

29/05/2026

Taranaki and parts of the Whanganui district may experience high winds this long weekend - on Monday afternoon and overnight into Tuesday.

You know the drill:
👉🏼Tie down those trampolines and secure any loose items around the property that may blow into overhead lines, cutting power.
Keep an eye on MetService New Zealand for updates over the weekend.

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