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.

Weather events impacting network

22 October 2025

MainPower announces new Chief Executive

6 October 2025

Trimming Season: Shelterbelts and power lines don’t mix

2 October 2025

Smarts Road & Ashley River Crossing

17 September 2025

MainPower Decarbonisation Fund recipients announced

9 September 2025

MainPower goes solar with new solar farm in North Canterbury

29 August 2025

Pole season: cars and power poles don’t mix

8 August 2025

MainPower gears up for Annual Connection 2025

28 July 2025

MainPower welcomes two new members to the Board

14 July 2025

Power lines survey on MainPower network

18 June 2025

MainPower’s chief executive stepping down

8 May 2025

MainPower Decarbonisation Fund open

9 April 2025

Outage notifications

WIND WARNING AND OUTAGES - updated 22/10/25

Due to high winds yesterday, there are a number of power outages on the MainPower network. Our teams are working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible.

There is a significant weather event due to impact the network tomorrow, Thursday 23 October. Customers should prepare for power outages that may last some days.

Medically dependent customers should ensure their power retailer has their most current information, have spoken to their medical professional and are prepared to relocate if needed.

For the most recent updates on outrages, please check our outage map.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

Treat all power lines as live. Power can be restored at any time. To report an outage, call 0800 30 90 80.

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

WIND WARNING AND OUTAGES - updated 22/10/25

Due to high winds yesterday, there are a number of power outages on the MainPower network. Our teams are working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible.

There is a significant weather event due to impact the network tomorrow, Thursday 23 October. Customers should prepare for power outages that may last some days.

Medically dependent customers should ensure their power retailer has their most current information, have spoken to their medical professional and are prepared to relocate if needed.

For the most recent updates on outrages, please check our outage map.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

Treat all power lines as live. Power can be restored at any time. To report an outage, call 0800 30 90 80.

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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