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Power line surveys in Kaikōura and Ashley

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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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WIND WARNING AND OUTAGES

Due to high winds today, there are a number of power outages on the MainPower network. Our teams are working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. A number of customers will remain without power overnight until it is safe for our teams to carry out repairs. If you are affected by outages, please enact your No Power Plan.

There is a significant weather event due to impact the network on Thursday 23 October. Customers in the North Canterbury area 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

Due to high winds today, there are a number of power outages on the MainPower network. Our teams are working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. A number of customers will remain without power overnight until it is safe for our teams to carry out repairs. If you are affected by outages, please enact your No Power Plan.

There is a significant weather event due to impact the network on Thursday 23 October. Customers in the North Canterbury area 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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