Major updates
Welcome to our Major Updates page, where we post updates during major weather events and other significant power-related incidents affecting Powerco's electricity network area.
We understand that every outage can feel urgent. While some outages may not appear here, rest assured we are working hard to restore your power as quickly and safely as possible.
Power outages Wairarapa and Manawatū - Sunday 11 January 2026
- We have a number of customers without power in Wairarapa and Manawatū today due to high winds hitting the region.
- Our crews are working as quickly and safely as they can to reconnect everyone and we have extra crews onboard, with more on their way from Taranaki to assist.
- We’re taking extra precautions to minimise the risk of fire in these windy and dry conditions, which may result in longer restoration times than usual.
How to check for an outage
View our outage map: Stay up to date on current outages by viewing our interactive outage map.
Report an outage: If your outage isn't showing on the map, please report it here. Reporting your outage helps us ensure we know your specific address has been affected.
Helpful information
Emergency contact: If you see downed power lines or have urgent safety concerns, call 111 or our 24/7 emergency line at 0800 27 27 27.
General enquiries: If you need further assistance, please contact us via email at generalenquiries@powerco.co.nz.
Power outage support and FAQs
Visit our power outage FAQs for guidance on managing various power outage situations, such as, how to report an outage, what to do if you're a farmer with animal welfare concerns, and how to stay informed about restoration timelines.