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Find out more about the latest MainPower news and updates.

Here, you’ll find the latest information on our services, innovations in the energy sector, and important updates affecting our community.

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Record number of candidates for MainPower Trust elections

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MainPower welcomes new Chief Executive, Sean Horgan

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MainPower Trust seeks nominations for Trust elections

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MainPower secures future for Mt Cass Wind Farm through strategic transition

  • News

MainPower breaks ground on new solar farm in North Canterbury

  • News

MainPower Alpine Winter Festival coming in 2026

  • Update

Recovery in pictures

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Crews continue while country takes a day off

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More customers to be restored today

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Partnerships and poles the focus in North Canterbury today

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Multiple crews ready to repair this weekend

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Scoping and repairs priority for network today

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MainPower Trust elections

Voting is open for the 2026 MainPower Trust election.

Voting packs have been emailed or posted by Electionz.com to everyone who pays a power bill on the MainPower network. You need to have the unique ID provided to cast your vote.

If you haven’t received a voting pack, or can’t find it, you can get a replacement by contacting iro@electionz.com.  For full details of the candidates, visit mainpowertrust.co.nz/trustee-elections/. 

Make the most of this opportunity to have your say on the future of MainPower – and your community.

Voting closes midday Friday 6 March 2026. 

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Outage notifications

MainPower Trust elections

Voting is open for the 2026 MainPower Trust election.

Voting packs have been emailed or posted by Electionz.com to everyone who pays a power bill on the MainPower network. You need to have the unique ID provided to cast your vote.

If you haven’t received a voting pack, or can’t find it, you can get a replacement by contacting iro@electionz.com.  For full details of the candidates, visit mainpowertrust.co.nz/trustee-elections/. 

Make the most of this opportunity to have your say on the future of MainPower – and your community.

Voting closes midday Friday 6 March 2026. 

Privacy Policy

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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