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.

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Southbrook Touch Sponsorship

The MainPower Hurunui Natural Environment Fund 2022 Recipients

Recent Emergency Response Efforts in Waipara

$30,000 awarded to community groups and schools

Upcoming power line surveys

Southbrook Substation Upgrade

North Canterbury lines company leads COVID-19 vaccination initiative

Flexible working hours initiative turning heads

$30,000 awarded to local groups and education providers

New sports facility to be named MainPower Stadium

Power line surveys in Kaikōura and Ashley

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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?

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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