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.

Spotlight on Sponsorship: Kaikōura Helipad

1 November 2022

Monday October 31st, don’t miss it!

31 October 2022

Southbrook Touch Sponsorship

6 September 2022

The MainPower Hurunui Natural Environment Fund 2022 Recipients

2 August 2022

Recent Emergency Response Efforts in Waipara

13 July 2022

$30,000 awarded to community groups and schools

14 April 2022

Upcoming power line surveys

22 December 2021

Southbrook Substation Upgrade

13 September 2021

North Canterbury lines company leads COVID-19 vaccination initiative

3 September 2021

Flexible working hours initiative turning heads

10 May 2021

$30,000 awarded to local groups and education providers

7 April 2021

New sports facility to be named MainPower Stadium

12 November 2020

Outage notifications

Maintenance - Swannanoa Substation

Due to maintenance of Swannanoa Substation streetlights will remain switched on in the greater Swannaona area from Sunday 21/09/25 trough to Saturday morning 11/10/25

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.

Outage notifications

Maintenance - Swannanoa Substation

Due to maintenance of Swannanoa Substation streetlights will remain switched on in the greater Swannaona area from Sunday 21/09/25 trough to Saturday morning 11/10/25

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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