Kākāriki Power
MainPower provides and maintains a distribution lines network and charges electricity retailers for the delivery of electricity over the MainPower network.
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Kaiapoi planned work
Kaiapoi residents may notice an increase in planned power outages over the coming months, as MainPower work to upgrade electricity assets in the area. We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Hanmer Springs outage
Tuesday 14th May from 11am -4pm.
In April, we installed a temporary 60 metre long 'interrupter cable.'The cable allowed Transpower to work on their transmission lines without needing a multi-day outage to the Hanmer Springs area.
During the upcoming outage we will remove the cable, which is located on private property, and reinstate our existing overhead lines. To minimise further planned outages in Hanmer Springs, we will also be carrying out general maintenance activities during this time.
The alternative date for this work is 21st May.
Text messages for planned power outages
MainPower is now sending text messages to advise customers of planned outages. Please contact your electricity retailer if you need to update your mobile number or contact details for your electricity account.
MainPower phone calls
Please be advised, all calls with MainPower may be recorded for quality and training purposes.
IS YOUR OUTAGE NOT LISTED?
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 fault line – 0800 30 90 80; to report an emergency call 111.
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MainPower provides and maintains a distribution lines network and charges electricity retailers for the delivery of electricity over the MainPower network.
MainPower provides and maintains a distribution lines network and charges electricity retailers for the delivery of electricity over the MainPower network.
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