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MainPower offers a scholarship of $5,000 to support and promote study in the BE(Hons) programmes at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.

The scholarship is administered by Aruhiko Power Engineering Excellence Trust (PEET), and tenure is for one year. Successful applicants may also be given the opportunity to get paid work experience at MainPower.

The MainPower scholarship is open to University of Canterbury engineering students enrolled in their second or third professional year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.

Visit the University of Canterbury website for more information.

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WIND WARNING AND OUTAGES - updated 22/10/25

Due to high winds yesterday, there are a number of power outages on the MainPower network. Our teams are working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible.

There is a significant weather event due to impact the network tomorrow, Thursday 23 October. Customers should prepare for power outages that may last some days.

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.

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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 faults line. To report an emergency, call 111.

Outage notifications

WIND WARNING AND OUTAGES - updated 22/10/25

Due to high winds yesterday, there are a number of power outages on the MainPower network. Our teams are working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible.

There is a significant weather event due to impact the network tomorrow, Thursday 23 October. Customers should prepare for power outages that may last some days.

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.

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 faults line. To report an emergency, call 111.

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