New power supply

Applying for a new power supply? You’ve come to the right place.

A new power supply is required if you don’t have power to the boundary. For example, if you are starting a new subdivision or requiring a new electricity supply to a property/building.

We recommend having an electrician fill out the forms.

Our connectivity forms require a good understanding of the network around you as well as electricity terminology. Applications have a higher success rate and faster processing times when they are completed by someone with technical understanding.

Wait times are currently up to 40 working days (8 weeks) for a network-approved design and quotation.

Due to current demand, it can take up to 40 working days (8 weeks) from the payment of the application and design fees to process a network-approved design and quote (depending on the service required).

To secure construction dates, please accept your quote as soon as possible. Please be mindful that jobs are given priority in order of acceptance of the quote.

Apply for a new power supply

New supply of power

For example, you’re starting a subdivision but there is no power to the boundary yet.

Relevant documents and agreements

Some information and agreements you will need when applying are listed here.

If your application is for a subdivision, please make sure you have read and understood the subdivision requirements.

Requests for new power supplies or upgrades to existing supplies on the MainPower network will incur application and design fees.

Click to download MainPower’s network connection standards.

Click to download MainPower’s network connection agreement.

New power supply connection process

Application

Online application is submitted via mainpower.co.nz.

Payment

You will receive an invoice for the relevant application and design fees via email within five working days.

Design

MainPower will provide a network-approved design and a quote to complete the work.

This step can take 40 working days (8 weeks).

Receive design and quote

You will receive a network-approved design and quote for MainPower to complete the work.

Payment

If MainPower is completing the work, full payment is required before the work can begin.

Build

To secure construction dates, please accept your quote as soon as possible.

Detailed process steps

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Step 1 Application

Online application submitted via mainpower.co.nz.

Step 2 Payment

You will receive an invoice for the relevant application and design fees via email within five working days.

Step 3 Design

MainPower will provide a design for the work and a quotation for MainPower to complete the work.

Step 3 Quote

Once received, the design can be taken to other providers to quote for the work.

Step 3 Payment

If MainPower is completing the work, full payment is required before commencement.

Step 3 Build

To secure construction dates, please accept your quote as soon as possible.

We’re here to help

If you need some assistance or advice, please get in touch with our team.

Outage notifications

WIND WARNING AND OUTAGES - updated 7.45am

The weather system moving through the network is making itself felt. We are aware of a significant Transpower outage from Hurunui north – power is out for Hanmer Springs and Culverden regions. Please check the Transpower Facebook page for updates. Transpower anticipates restoration, if there are no further issues, in around three hours.

Our teams are carrying out repairs when and as it is safe to do so.

If you lose power, be prepared to be without power for some days. Please activate your No Power Plan.

Medically dependent customers should ensure their power retailer has their most current information, have spoken to their medical professional and are prepared to relocate if needed.

For the most recent updates on outrages, please check our outage map.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

Treat all power lines as live. Power can be restored at any time. To report an outage, call 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 faults line. To report an emergency, call 111.

Outage notifications

WIND WARNING AND OUTAGES - updated 7.45am

The weather system moving through the network is making itself felt. We are aware of a significant Transpower outage from Hurunui north – power is out for Hanmer Springs and Culverden regions. Please check the Transpower Facebook page for updates. Transpower anticipates restoration, if there are no further issues, in around three hours.

Our teams are carrying out repairs when and as it is safe to do so.

If you lose power, be prepared to be without power for some days. Please activate your No Power Plan.

Medically dependent customers should ensure their power retailer has their most current information, have spoken to their medical professional and are prepared to relocate if needed.

For the most recent updates on outrages, please check our outage map.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

Treat all power lines as live. Power can be restored at any time. To report an outage, call 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 faults line. To report an emergency, call 111.

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