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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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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

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MainPower breaks ground on new solar farm in North Canterbury

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MainPower Alpine Winter Festival coming in 2026

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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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Outage notifications

Raramai Tunnel works, SH1, Peketā

MainPower will be carrying out essential network upgrade work at the Raramai Tunnel next week. This work will require single lane stop/go traffic management with potential road closures (maximum 20 minute duration) that may affect travel plans for some of our customers. 

Location: Raramai Tunnel, SH1, Peketā

  • Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 February: Parking bays and the pedestrian walkway north of the tunnel will be closed for equipment laydown and construction. 
  • From 6.00am Tuesday 10 to 8.00pm Thursday 12 February: Stop/go traffic management will be in place with traffic reduced to one lane through the tunnel to support helicopter and construction activity. Stop/go will remain overnight, controlled by lights.

Timings may vary due to weather. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead or use alternative routes..

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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

Raramai Tunnel works, SH1, Peketā

MainPower will be carrying out essential network upgrade work at the Raramai Tunnel next week. This work will require single lane stop/go traffic management with potential road closures (maximum 20 minute duration) that may affect travel plans for some of our customers. 

Location: Raramai Tunnel, SH1, Peketā

  • Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 February: Parking bays and the pedestrian walkway north of the tunnel will be closed for equipment laydown and construction. 
  • From 6.00am Tuesday 10 to 8.00pm Thursday 12 February: Stop/go traffic management will be in place with traffic reduced to one lane through the tunnel to support helicopter and construction activity. Stop/go will remain overnight, controlled by lights.

Timings may vary due to weather. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead or use alternative routes..

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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