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.

Flexible working hours initiative turning heads

$30,000 awarded to local groups and education providers

New sports facility to be named MainPower Stadium

Power line surveys in Kaikōura and Ashley

Kaikōura Health ultrasound

Helipad fundraising success

$30,000 awarded to local community groups and schools

Five environmental groups receive funding

North Canterbury residents receive share of $9.7 million rebate

Striving to be the best

14 Community Fund recipients announced

Community Fund open – vote now!

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Outage notifications

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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 faults line. To report an emergency, call 111.

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