$30,000 awarded to community groups and schools

A new batch of schools and charitable organisations have been named as recipients of the 2022 MainPower Community Fund.

Since 2015, the Fund has distributed more than $190,000 to more than 170 groups and schools in the MainPower network.

Twice a year MainPower gives away a share of $30,000 to community groups and schools. $10,000 is split between successful school applications and $20,000 between community groups.

Consumers on the MainPower Network can apply for a share of the funding. Applications are then shortlisted, and the winners are decided by an online community vote.

The next funding found will open from mid- April until October.

More information on the MainPower Community Fund is available here.

2022 MainPower Community Fund Recipients

Community Groups

  • 88 Rangiora Squadron ATC (Air Training Corps)
  • Amberley District Community Vehicle Trust
  • Aroha Project North Canterbury
  • Ashley Gorge Track and Trapping Group
  • Darnley Club Kaiapoi – Senior Citizens Club
  • Hanmer Springs Bowling Club Inc.
  • Kaiapoi Community Support
  • Kaiapoi Toy Library
  • Keep Rangiora Beautiful
  • Kitty Kingdom
  • Meals on Wheels, Amberley
  • North Canterbury Basketball Association
  • North Canterbury Swim Club Inc.
  • NZRT12 – Waimakariri New Zealand Response Team 12
  • Oxford Search and Rescue
  • Pegasus Dragons Dragon Boating Club
  • Pinc and Steel Cancer Rehabilitation Trust
  • Rangiora Community Patrol
  • Rangiora Toy Library
  • Rotherham Community Pool
  • Takahanga Bowling Club Kaikoura
  • Woodend Rugby Club

Schools

  • Amberley School
  • Ashgrove School
  • Ashley Playcentre
  • Broomfield School
  • Cust School
  • Greta Valley School
  • Rangiora High School Nursery
  • Rangiora High School U16 Rugby
  • Sefton Primary School
  • St Partick’s School Kaiapoi
  • Te Matauru Primary
  • View Hill School
  • Waiau School

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Important notifications

Hot water load testing under way ahead of winter

Until mid‑April, we’re working closely with retailers to carry out hot water load testing as we prepare our network for the coming winter season.

These tests run for a couple of hours each day, Monday to Friday, with no testing taking place over weekends. Because each test window is relatively short, customers are unlikely to notice any changes to their hot water supply.

The purpose of this work is to help us better understand how much controllable load is available during the summer months. Gaining accurate insights now means we can model customer savings more effectively by reducing system load at peak times. It also helps us assess whether this load flexibility could assist Transpower in deferring an upcoming local transmission upgrade.

This testing is an important part of ensuring a resilient, efficient network that supports our community.

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Hot water load testing under way ahead of winter

Until mid‑April, we’re working closely with retailers to carry out hot water load testing as we prepare our network for the coming winter season.

These tests run for a couple of hours each day, Monday to Friday, with no testing taking place over weekends. Because each test window is relatively short, customers are unlikely to notice any changes to their hot water supply.

The purpose of this work is to help us better understand how much controllable load is available during the summer months. Gaining accurate insights now means we can model customer savings more effectively by reducing system load at peak times. It also helps us assess whether this load flexibility could assist Transpower in deferring an upcoming local transmission upgrade.

This testing is an important part of ensuring a resilient, efficient network that supports our community.

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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