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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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Weather events impacting network

22 October 2025
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MainPower announces new Chief Executive

6 October 2025
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Trimming Season: Shelterbelts and power lines don’t mix

2 October 2025
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Smarts Road & Ashley River Crossing

17 September 2025
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MainPower Decarbonisation Fund recipients announced

9 September 2025
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MainPower goes solar with new solar farm in North Canterbury

29 August 2025
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Pole season: cars and power poles don’t mix

8 August 2025
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MainPower gears up for Annual Connection 2025

28 July 2025
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MainPower welcomes two new members to the Board

14 July 2025
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Power lines survey on MainPower network

18 June 2025
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MainPower’s chief executive stepping down

8 May 2025
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MainPower Decarbonisation Fund open

9 April 2025
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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.

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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 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.

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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