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Our latest news and project updates. View projects-
Media release
Tech trial aimed at boosting power line resilience
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 We're trialling new technology at 10 sites across our electricity network to work out how aeolian vibration affects power lines.View moreProjectDelivering differently
Friday, April 12, 2024 Powerco is collaborating with Chorus to cost-effectively deliver a fibre optic cable project in the Coromandel Peninsula that will improve utility services to customers in the region.View moreMedia releasePowerco announces renewable natural gas development initiatives
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Powerco has announced two initiatives to investigate using biogas in its network.View moreMedia releasePowerco exploring portable batteries to lower emissions
Thursday, February 15, 2024 We've used battery energy to power an early childhood centre as we work to decarbonise and reduce emissions.View moreMedia releaseWaitara 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 moreMedia releaseGas 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 moreMedia releaseDoing 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 moreMedia releaseFeilding 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 moreProjectTaupō Quay tower replacement
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Two towers spanning the Whanganui River are being replaced.View moreMedia releasePowerco's final Annual Delivery Report released
Thursday, September 07, 2023 Powerco’s Annual Delivery Report is now available for customers to read.View moreMedia releaseCrews on standby as wild weather approaches
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 We have crews across our electricity network ready to respond to any outages, with strong winds and heavy rain forecast from mid-morning Thursday and into Friday.View moreMedia releaseConstruction industry urged to follow the code
Monday, February 19, 2024 We're urging the construction industry to follow the code for electrical safe distances following serious injuries and a worker fatality.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 moreLines down?
The likes of high winds, trees or car crashes can bring down power lines. We respond 24/7 to lines down incidents on our electricity network. Watch how we do this and what you should do in an emergency.