News & updates

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.

MainPower secures future for Mt Cass Wind Farm through strategic transition

MainPower breaks ground on new solar farm in North Canterbury

MainPower Alpine Winter Festival coming in 2026

Recovery in pictures

Crews continue while country takes a day off

More customers to be restored today

Partnerships and poles the focus in North Canterbury today

Multiple crews ready to repair this weekend

Scoping and repairs priority for network today

Treat all power lines as live at all times

Weather events impacting network

MainPower announces new Chief Executive

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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.

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Is your outage not listed?

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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.

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