Get Connected

Please note: If you would like a new power connection before the end of the year, applications must be received before *Friday 1 November*. MainPower's office and field operations...

How to Get Connected

Apply Online

We’ve made it easy to connect to our network with our online tool.
If you have any problems with your application call us on 03 311 8300.

When you submit your application, you will receive an email confirming your request details. The entire process for connecting to MainPower's network and getting power to your property takes...

FAQs

Request a New Power Supply

To get connected, we need to check if a suitable power supply is available to your site (this could be a servicebox or power pole on the boundary to your site). If power is not readily available, we will provide a new power design and quotation for your power supply. If you don't have a power supply or you are not sure, please complete a power supply request.

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Distributed Generation

Distributed generation refers to energy that is generated by small scale generating technologies (eg. water, solar, wind) that is connected to the electric power network. Anyone who meets the...

Export Constraints

Mt Cass Road - east of the confluence of Omihi Creek and the Waipara River

Distributed Generation 10kW or less

The following information applies to customers who generate their own electricity onsite via a Small Scale Generator “SSDG” (10 kilowatts or less) which is, or can be, connected to MainPower’s...

Distributed Generation Greater than 10kW

The following information applies to customers who generate their own electricity onsite via a small scale generator (10 kilowatts or greater) which is, or can be, connected to MainPower’s...

Summer Safety

During the summer months, Kiwis love spending time outdoors doing household maintenance, boating or playing with the kids. It’s important to look up and look out for power lines...