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

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Monday October 31st, don’t miss it!

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Southbrook Touch Sponsorship

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The MainPower Hurunui Natural Environment Fund 2022 Recipients.

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Recent Emergency Response Efforts in Waipara

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$30,000 awarded to community groups and schools

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Helicopter Power Line Inspections

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Upcoming power line surveys

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Southbrook Substation Upgrade

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North Canterbury lines company leads COVID-19 vaccination initiative

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Flexible working hours initiative turning heads

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$30,000 awarded to local groups and education providers

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New sports facility to be named MainPower Stadium

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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.

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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.

Outages
0800 30 90 80

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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