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As one of the largest electricity and gas distributors in Aotearoa, we keep the lights on and the gas flowing for 1.1m Kiwis across 452,000 homes, businesses and organisations in the North Island. Powerco is member of the Utilities Disputes Scheme (www.utilitiesdisputes.co.nz), a free and independent service for resolving complaints about utilities providers.

At Fieldays❓ Don't miss your chance to talk all things electricity networks at Fieldays.⚡Along with our friends at Waipā...
11/06/2026

At Fieldays❓ Don't miss your chance to talk all things electricity networks at Fieldays.⚡
Along with our friends at Waipā Networks, The Lines Company and WEL Networks , you'll find us on E Street, Site E23.

We'll be sharing practical advice on:
⚡ Staying safe around overhead and underground power lines
🌳 Managing vegetation near electricity networks
🚨 What to do if you come across damaged lines or network equipment
🏡 Understanding the difference between your lines company and electricity retailer
🔌 How local networks work together to keep communities connected

See you there!

10/06/2026

What does a career at Powerco look like?

For Dazzle, it's applying her PhD in Mechatronics Engineering to real-world challenges, exploring different teams, and growing her impact through our graduate programme.

What you can expect with our top ranked graduate programme:
✔ Workstream rotations
✔ Dual mentors
✔ 10 days paid volunteer leave
✔ Leadership and development training
✔ Guaranteed permanent role

If you're ready to learn, grow, and help shape the future of energy - apply now:
https://www.livehire.com/careers/powerco/job/BB4K3/UD8DMC2STC/graduate-engineer

📢Lower Hutt gas outage update - Thursday 11 June 📢Our crews are continuing work to restore supply to the last remaining ...
09/06/2026

📢Lower Hutt gas outage update - Thursday 11 June 📢

Our crews are continuing work to restore supply to the last remaining customers affected by damage to a gas pipeline.

To safely restore gas supply, our technicians need access to properties to carry our safety checks and relight gas applications.

If you are not home when our crews visit, we will leave information on the next steps and how to arrange a return visit.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding while this work continues.

If you smell gas or have any gas-related concerns, please call 0800 111 848. For more information, visit https://www.powerco.co.nz/safety/gas-emergency.

📢 Lower Hutt gas outage update - 5pm, Wednesday 10 June 📢

Powerco crews have made good progress today restoring gas supply to approximately 280 customers. Our teams are continuing to work until 6pm to restore supply to the remaining 160 customers.

📢 Lower Hutt gas outage update - 9.10am, Wednesday 10 June 📢

Our crews worked into the night to restore gas supply following damage to a gas pipeline by a third-party contractor.

Around 120 properties had their gas supply restored overnight, and our teams are continuing restoration efforts today to the remaining approximately 320 properties.

To safely restore gas supply, our technicians need access to properties to carry out safety checks and relight gas appliances.

If you are not home when our crews visit, we’ll leave information on how to arrange a return visit.

We appreciate it’s been chilly overnight and it’s a real inconvenience to be without gas. Thank you for your patience and understanding while this work continues.

For more information, visit our website: www.powerco.co.nz/major-updates.

The Gas Hub

Heading to National Fieldays at Mystery Creek from tomorrow?For the first time, we're joining forces with other lines co...
08/06/2026

Heading to National Fieldays at Mystery Creek from tomorrow?
For the first time, we're joining forces with other lines companies Waipā Networks, The Lines Company and WEL Networks at Fieldays to talk all things electricity networks, safety and resilience.

We'll be sharing practical advice on:
⚡ Staying safe around overhead and underground power lines
🌳 Managing vegetation near electricity networks
🚨 What to do if you come across damaged lines or network equipment
🏡 Understanding the difference between your lines company and electricity retailer
🔌 How local networks work together to keep communities connected

‼️Four local lines companies, one place to learn about electricity networks, safety and resilience.

👉🏼Where to find us: E Street, Site E23
10–13 June | Fieldays
We'd love to chat.

05/06/2026

Ready to kick-start your career with one of New Zealand’s top graduate programmes? ⚡

At Powerco, you'll gain hands-on experience across the business, work on projects that make a real difference for our customers and be guaranteed a permanent role at the end of the programme.

✔ Workstream rotations across the business
✔ Dual mentors to support your growth
✔ 10 days paid volunteer leave
✔ Personal development and leadership training
✔ A supportive graduate cohort and culture

If you're ready to learn, grow and help shape the future of energy, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications are now open.

Apply now: https://www.livehire.com/careers/powerco/job/BB4K3/UD8DMC2STC/graduate-engineer

Taranaki and parts of the Whanganui district may experience high winds this long weekend - on Monday afternoon and overn...
29/05/2026

Taranaki and parts of the Whanganui district may experience high winds this long weekend - on Monday afternoon and overnight into Tuesday.

You know the drill:
👉🏼Tie down those trampolines and secure any loose items around the property that may blow into overhead lines, cutting power.
Keep an eye on MetService New Zealand for updates over the weekend.

👋Hello Lower Hutt We’d like to let you know about some important work starting next week in Petone Memorial Park, Bracke...
27/05/2026

👋Hello Lower Hutt

We’d like to let you know about some important work starting next week in Petone Memorial Park, Bracken Street and Memorial Park Accessway in Lower Hutt. We’re renewing the corrosion prevention equipment that protects our underground steel pipelines to preserve the quality of the gas lines into the future keeping the gas flowing safely for customers.

Traffic management will be in place as this work takes place so you may experience some disruption.

Work is expected to take approximately two weeks, weather dependent.

Thanks for your understanding as this essential work takes place.

See more here: https://www.powerco.co.nz/what-we-do/our-projects/hutt-valley-infrastructure-upgrade

Hutt City Council

25/05/2026

When trees grow too close to power lines or branches fall during bad weather, they can damage the network, interrupt your power and even create a serious fire risk 🔥

That’s why it’s important to plant well away from power lines and keep nearby trees and vegetation properly maintained. At Powerco, we monitor vegetation growing near our lines and if a tree on your property gets too close, we’ll send you a friendly ‘cut or trim’ notice.

A reminder: working near power lines is extremely dangerous. Always use a qualified, approved contractor to carry out any tree work safely.

Trees near power lines? Find out what you can do 👉 powerco.co.nz/tree-safety

Last week, Powerco teams across our North Island offices came together in support of Pink Ribbon 🩷Through Pink Ribbon mo...
25/05/2026

Last week, Powerco teams across our North Island offices came together in support of Pink Ribbon 🩷

Through Pink Ribbon morning teas, our teams got behind the fundraising effort with incredible baking and creative outfits, and more than $1,600 was raised to support breast cancer research and support services across Aotearoa.

We're proud to support this important kaupapa and the work being done to improve outcomes for those affected by breast cancer.

🙋Thinking about switching power providers?Meet Billy. The Electricity Authority has launched a new tool to help you chec...
21/05/2026

🙋Thinking about switching power providers?

Meet Billy. The Electricity Authority has launched a new tool to help you check that you're on the right energy plan.

Grab a recent power bill and visit Billy: https://billy.govt.nz/start

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