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Powerco has secured $8.36 million from the Commerce Commission's Innovation and Non-Traditional Solutions Allowance (INTSA) to support the development of distribution system operator (DSO) capabilities.

Powerco has updated its utility-scale distributed generation hosting capacity map, giving renewable generation companies clearer information about where capacity exists to inject electricity into its network.

New Zealand's first local flexibility market, Localflex, will officially launch on 11 August 2026, with electricity distribution businesses Unison Networks, Horizon Networks, Powerco and Vector joining market operator Our Energy to trial a new way of managing electricity demand and supporting a more efficient, resilient energy system.

The planting of a kōwhai tree has marked a new chapter in electricity distribution in Tairāwhiti and Wairoa districts, as Firstlight Network and Powerco come together as one company.

No change for Firstlight Network customers with Powerco purchase.

Powerco has released its Integrated Report 2026 outlining how the dual-energy distributor delivered value over the 2026 financial year (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026), and its priorities and targets for FY27 and beyond.

Powerco has appointed Craig Stewart to the new role of General Manager – People, Safety and Culture.

One of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest electricity distributors is reminding builders, developers and contractors to plan ahead and follow electrical safe distance rules when working or building near power lines.

Powerco is urging property owners to keep trees clear of power lines as part of its annual tree safety campaign.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Powerco’s low-voltage (LV) visibility platform has successfully gone live.

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.

The refreshed Powering Change platform is the first step in building a clearer, more transparent view of New Zealand’s energy transition.

Powerco has entered into an agreement with Gridsight to enhance visibility across the distributor’s electricity network.

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.

Hard yards paying off – Powerco's gas leak detection vehicle reducing emissions

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.