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Text messages for planned power outages
MainPower is now sending text messages to advise customers of planned outages. Please contact your electricity retailer if you need to update your mobile number or contact details for your electricity account.
IS YOUR OUTAGE NOT LISTED?
Treat all lines as live during the outage period; power may be restored at any time. If you require further information, please call MainPower’s 24-hour fault line – 0800 30 90 80; to report an emergency call 111.
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MainPower has updated our connection agreement.The agreement outlines the relationship between MainPower and its customers. The updates were completed after consultation with all retailers trading on MainPower’s network.A copy of the updated MainPower Connection Agreement can be found here....
Hanmer Springs community update MainPower has recently met with the Hanmer Springs community to discuss its operations in the region and to highlight plans for future works.Over the past 12 months, Hanmer Springs has encountered 22 power outages. 12 of these outages affected less than 100 people....
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