News & updates

Find out more about the latest MainPower news and updates.

Here, you’ll find the latest information on our services, innovations in the energy sector, and important updates affecting our community.

Aerial power line inspections on the MainPower network

Huttons Shearwater/Kaikōura tītī Sponsorship Update

Satisfy Rescue Sponsorship Update

MainPower teams up with Together Hurunui to tackle food insecurity in schools.

MainPower supports drought support services for local farmers.

Hanmer Springs community update

Remembering Mark Appleman

MainPower deploy drones for asset inspections

Hutton’s Shearwater Trust Update

Spotlight on Sponsorships: Satisfy Food Rescue

MainPower LiDAR Helicopter Surveys

Spotlight on Sponsorship: Kaikōura Helipad

Outage notifications

Planned Power Outage in Hanmer Springs

Dates: Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th March 2025
Time: 7:00am – 6:00pm

MainPower is conducting scheduled electrical maintenance and upgrades to improve reliability and reduce future outages.

Click here for more information.

Power restoration during high fire risk season.

As the region’s fire risk increases, MainPower is implementing extra safety measures to protect our communities.

This means that restoring power after an outage may take longer than usual.

Click here to find out more.

Thank you for your patience as we work to restore power quickly and safely.

Is your outage not listed?

Troubleshoot your outage
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 to report an emergency call 111.

Outage notifications

Planned Power Outage in Hanmer Springs

Dates: Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th March 2025
Time: 7:00am – 6:00pm

MainPower is conducting scheduled electrical maintenance and upgrades to improve reliability and reduce future outages.

Click here for more information.

Power restoration during high fire risk season.

As the region’s fire risk increases, MainPower is implementing extra safety measures to protect our communities.

This means that restoring power after an outage may take longer than usual.

Click here to find out more.

Thank you for your patience as we work to restore power quickly and safely.

Is your outage not listed?

Troubleshoot your outage
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 to report an emergency call 111.

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