Get connected

If you’re subdividing, building, needing a new connection, or installing solar, you’ll need to make an online application to MainPower.

We recommend having an electrician fill out the forms. 

A good understanding of electricity is required to successfully complete the forms. We recommend that you ask your electrician to complete this form on your behalf.

Select from the options below to find out more.

Solar and distributed generation

Are you installing an alternative form of generation?

Electricity connections

Do you need a new supply or electricity connection?

Get connected FAQs

Learn more about electricity connections on the MainPower network.

Network connection standards

Click below to download a copy of MainPower’s network connection standards.

Network connection agreement

Click below to download a copy of MainPower’s network connection agreement.

Outage notifications

Power outage in Kaikōura

We are currently experiencing a widespread power outage in Kaikōura and the Conway Flat area.

A fault has been identified on the 66kV near Waiau. Teams are on their way to undertake repairs and restore power.

The 33kV line has been patrolled via helicopter. As no faults were found on the 33kV this has been relivened to restore power to most of Kaikōura while our teams continue to work to repair the 66kV fault.

Expected restoration to remaining customers before 7:00pm.

We will update you as soon as we have more information.

If you have any information please contact our NSR team on 0800 30 90 80.

Please treat all power lines as live as power could be restored at any time.

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

Power outage in Kaikōura

We are currently experiencing a widespread power outage in Kaikōura and the Conway Flat area.

A fault has been identified on the 66kV near Waiau. Teams are on their way to undertake repairs and restore power.

The 33kV line has been patrolled via helicopter. As no faults were found on the 33kV this has been relivened to restore power to most of Kaikōura while our teams continue to work to repair the 66kV fault.

Expected restoration to remaining customers before 7:00pm.

We will update you as soon as we have more information.

If you have any information please contact our NSR team on 0800 30 90 80.

Please treat all power lines as live as power could be restored at any time.

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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