Power line surveys in Kaikōura and Ashley

MainPower will be carrying out aerial power line asset inspections during the month of December.

The inspections will be conducted using a camera mounted on a helicopter flying at low level close to the power lines. The work will not affect electricity supply.

Areas where inspections will be taking place:

  • Kaikōura district (from Conway Flat Road up to South Bay)
  • Waimakariri district, Ashley (from
  • Whiterock Road to Upper Sefton Road)

This work is dependent on suitable weather conditions, and will be conducted between Tuesday 1 December and Tuesday 15 December 2020.

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Power restoration during high fire risk season.

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

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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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