Helipad fundraising success

MainPower is a proud supporter of Māia Health Foundation who are celebrating the completion of one of Canterbury’s biggest fundraising campaigns, and the landing of a future-proofed helipad at Christchurch Hospital.

Māia started its fundraising mission in 2018 and has successfully hit the $2 million target.Patients rescued by chopper are currently transported by ambulance from Hagley Park to Christchurch Hospital, adding approximately 13 minutes to their transfer time. The rooftop helipad will enable patients to get to hospital sooner and free up valuable emergency resources.

The world class asset, which includes a clinical support unit for specialist care on touch down, is now complete and ready for action when the new hospital opens in early 2020.

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Outage notifications

Raramai Tunnel works, SH1, Peketā

MainPower will be carrying out essential network upgrade work at the Raramai Tunnel next week. This work will require single lane stop/go traffic management with potential road closures (maximum 20 minute duration) that may affect travel plans for some of our customers. 

Location: Raramai Tunnel, SH1, Peketā

  • Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 February: Parking bays and the pedestrian walkway north of the tunnel will be closed for equipment laydown and construction. 
  • From 6.00am Tuesday 10 to 8.00pm Thursday 12 February: Stop/go traffic management will be in place with traffic reduced to one lane through the tunnel to support helicopter and construction activity. Stop/go will remain overnight, controlled by lights.

Timings may vary due to weather. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead or use alternative routes..

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Outage notifications

Raramai Tunnel works, SH1, Peketā

MainPower will be carrying out essential network upgrade work at the Raramai Tunnel next week. This work will require single lane stop/go traffic management with potential road closures (maximum 20 minute duration) that may affect travel plans for some of our customers. 

Location: Raramai Tunnel, SH1, Peketā

  • Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 February: Parking bays and the pedestrian walkway north of the tunnel will be closed for equipment laydown and construction. 
  • From 6.00am Tuesday 10 to 8.00pm Thursday 12 February: Stop/go traffic management will be in place with traffic reduced to one lane through the tunnel to support helicopter and construction activity. Stop/go will remain overnight, controlled by lights.

Timings may vary due to weather. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead or use alternative routes..

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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