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What to do when working near overhead lines
When working near power lines, it’s important to treat them as live at all times.
Tree safety near power lines
It's time to check and trim your trees near power lines. Find out more about what you need to do to make sure trees and power lines don’t mix and how to keep safe.
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Our latest news and project updates. View projects-
Media releasePlant smart and trim safely near power lines
Monday, May 25, 2026 Powerco is urging property owners to keep trees clear of power lines as part of its annual tree safety campaign.View more
Media releaseLook up before you DIY, Powerco reminds Kiwis to stay safe around overhead lines
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Powerco is reminding homeowners and DIYers to look up before starting outdoor work around their homes, as everyday projects near power lines can quickly turn dangerous.View more
Media releasePowerco and EECA launch flexibility trial to explore smarter energy use in Ōmokoroa
Thursday, April 30, 2026 Powerco, in partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), is launching a new energy trial in Ōmokoroa, western Bay of Plenty, to explore smarter ways of using electricity and managing peak demand of power.View more
Media releasePowerco invests in Hairini area electricity upgrade to support Tauranga growth
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Work to strengthen and future proof the electricity network in the suburb of Hairini will get underway in May 2026, with Powerco investing in upgrades to support residential growth and help improve the reliability of power supply for local homes and businesses.View more
Media releaseBuilding digital confidence in western Bay of Plenty
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Powerco Community Fund is helping improve digital literacy across western Bay of Plenty with the donation of refurbished laptops and mobile phones to Tū Mai Digital.View more
Media releaseLook up and live: Safety warning for kiwifruit orchard workers
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 With the kiwifruit harvest about to get underway across Bay of Plenty, electricity lines company Powerco is reminding orchard workers to stay safe around overhead power lines.View more
Media releasePowerco electricity leader recognised with Engineering Fellowship
Thursday, March 19, 2026 General Manager Electricity at Powerco, Karen Frew, has been awarded a Fellowship by Engineering New Zealand, recognising her contribution to engineering and demonstrated leadership within the industry.View more
Media releaseKeeping Castlepoint powered during February's storm
Thursday, March 5, 2026 A community generator proved its worth during recent storms that hit the lower North Island, keeping power flowing to the Wairarapa seaside settlement of Castlepoint.View more
Media releaseNew features now live on Powerco high voltage demand capacity map
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 We've updated our high-voltage demand capacity map with new features, providing more information to customers planning to connect large-scale loads to the electricity network.View more
Media releaseLow-voltage visibility now a reality
Thursday, February 19, 2026 Powerco’s low-voltage (LV) visibility platform has successfully gone live.View more
Media releaseImproved utility-scale distributed generation hosting capacity map live
Friday, December 5, 2025 We've made improvements to our utility-scale distributed generation (DG) hosting capacity map, giving renewable generation companies an even better tool to make informed decisions about where to connect their projects.View more
Media releaseA clearer picture of New Zealands energy transition
Monday, January 19, 2026 The refreshed Powering Change platform is the first step in building a clearer, more transparent view of New Zealand’s energy transition.View more
Media releasePowerco signs LV network visibility agreement with Gridsight
Thursday, November 20, 2025 Powerco has entered into an agreement with Gridsight to enhance visibility across the distributor’s electricity network.View more
Media releasePlan to power western Bay of Plenty into the future released
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Transpower and Powerco have released a plan to deliver nine major electricity infrastructure projects over the next decade to enable an expected doubling of electricity demand in western Bay of Plenty (WBOP) by 2050.View more
Media releaseHard yards paying off - Powerco gas leak detection vehicle reducing emissions
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Hard yards paying off – Powerco's gas leak detection vehicle reducing emissionsView more
Media releaseFirst phase underway for upgrading electricity supply in and around Whitianga
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The first stage of Powerco’s planned upgrade to the electricity supply in north-eastern Coromandel Peninsula will begin with a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey on Thursday 9 October.View more
Media releasePowerco moves to buy Firstlight Network from Clarus Group's owners
Monday, October 6, 2025 Powerco has entered into an agreement to purchase Firstlight Network, an electricity distribution business (EDB) that supplies electricity to Tairāwhiti and Wairoa.View moreNgā 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 more than one million Kiwi. 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.
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Whirinaki
Ensuring reliable and resilient networks
Ensuring our networks are reliable and resilient now and into the future.
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Taiao
Protecting our environment
Caring for our natural resources to safeguard Aotearoa for future generations.
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Hauora
Health and safety at our core
Keeping people safe around our networks and worksites is our priority.
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Manaaki tāngata
Supporting our people
Fostering a culture that empowers people to do their best, values diversity, and meets our future needs.
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Whakakotahitanga
Engaging with communities
Working with you to understand your needs and guide the decisions we make to deliver the best outcomes.
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Te Teo
Sustainable governance financial and risk management foundations
Te Teo is the foundational pillar of our work.
Lines 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.