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.

Power line surveys in Kaikōura and Ashley

1 November 2020

Kaikōura Health ultrasound

16 April 2020

Helipad fundraising success

9 December 2019

$30,000 awarded to local community groups and schools

20 November 2019

Five environmental groups receive funding

18 July 2019

North Canterbury residents receive share of $9.7 million rebate

25 June 2019

Striving to be the best

16 January 2019

14 Community Fund recipients announced

18 October 2018

Community Fund open – vote now!

31 July 2018

MainPower sponsors world-class hockey turf

27 June 2018

Electrical Engineering Scholarship awarded

12 June 2018

North Canterbury Business Awards 2018

9 May 2018

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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