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.

MainPower proposes backup power generation for Hanmer Springs

28 February 2025

Balcairn/Amberley road closure

17 February 2025

Planned power outage in Hanmer Springs

3 February 2025

MainPower helps fund vital helipad for Cheviot’s emergency services

16 September 2024

MainPower updated network connection standards

26 August 2024

Hutton’s shearwater/Kaikōura tītī Sponsorship Update

22 May 2024

Satisfy Rescue Sponsorship Update

29 April 2024

Hanmer Springs community update

11 March 2024

Hutton’s Shearwater Trust Update

27 February 2023

Spotlight on Sponsorships: Satisfy Food Rescue

10 January 2023

Spotlight on Sponsorship: Kaikōura Helipad

1 November 2022

Monday October 31st, don’t miss it!

31 October 2022

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Is your outage not listed?

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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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