Network Waitaki

02/06/2026

Update 7.50am. There will be an emergency shutdown to the Alma area to repair overhead wires from this mornings Reidston unplanned outage caused by a 🪿. There will be no further interruptions to the Reidston area. We estimate repairs will be completed by 9am. We apologise for the inconvenience.

02/06/2026

⚡There is currently an unplanned power outage to the Reidston area caused by a goose flying into overhead wires.

Please treat all wires as LIVE as normal power supply could be restored at any time, and as a precaution, please ensure all your sensitive equipment is switched off at the wall.

Thank you to all those affected for your patience, we apologise for any inconvenience.

11/05/2026

The excitement was electrifying on Saturday as netball made its debut and the courts saw their first action! We are incredibly proud to serve as naming sponsors for the Network Waitaki Event Centre. Our partnership highlights our commitment to supporting our community - a core benefit of being owned by the Waitaki Power Trust.
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04/05/2026

⚠️⚡It's road safety week, and a good time to check if you know how to stay safe if a car hits a power pole?

Our friend Zippy has put together a guide to help you to stay safe whether you are in the car, or you come across someone that has hit a power pole.

🖼️ A big thanks to the Electricity Engineers Association (EEA) for providing some of these great illustrations on their website for us to share.

27/04/2026

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work, and here at Network Waitaki health, safety and wellbeing is our top priority.

One of our company values is “We care about our people”, because it is important to us that everyone gets home safe and well at the end of each day.

Whether our crews are out in the field, responding to faults, or working behind the scenes, safety isn’t just a process, it’s a shared responsibility and a way of life for us. We are one team, working together and looking out for each other, every day.

We are powerful together, for our people, our customers, and our communities.

💚 Safety first. Always.

18/04/2026

⚡There is currently an unplanned power outage to Moeraki.

Our field team are investigating the issue.

Please treat all wires as LIVE as normal power supply could be restored at any time, and as a precaution, please ensure all your sensitive equipment is switched off at the wall.

Thank you to all those affected for your patience, we apologise for any inconvenience.

17/04/2026

💡👏 It’s Linesperson Appreciation Day!

A big shout out to our committed team that do the hard yards and work in all kinds of conditions to keep the lights on for our customers and help us deliver a safe and reliable electricity supply.

Their dedication and skill make a real difference to our community every single day and we appreciate them more than words can say ⭐⚡

16/04/2026

If you want to compare power plans and make sure you are on the best deal, there are two websites that are free to use and we recommend:

Powerswitch, which is brought to you by Consumer NZ
https://www.powerswitch.org.nz/

And Billy, which is brought to you by the Electricity Authority
https://billy.govt.nz/start

By answering some questions and/or uploading a recent power bill you will be able to compare options and see how much you might be able to save.

⚠️ Scam Alert - We are aware of some email and text message spam advertising other comparison services. For your security, avoid clicking on links from unsolicited messages.

If you’re unsure or need help understanding your options, please feel free to get in touch with us - 0800 440 220

26/03/2026

5 more days to get your applications in for our community and individual sponsorship programmes!

We are dedicated to supporting initiatives that make a difference to our community. 'Giving back' through our Sponsorship Programme is an ideal way for us to celebrate and assist with the wellbeing, growth and development of our region.

Network Waitaki is 100% locally owned by the Waitaki Power Trust and together we are proud to assist with the wellbeing, growth and development of the region we love by supporting local community projects, services and activities.

Applications close Tuesday 31st March 2026!

Learn more about our sponsorship programmes and apply online at
www.networkwaitaki.co.nz/sponsorship

18/03/2026

Have you got your application in yet?! Last year Tamariki from Weston Playcentre - Oamaru got some awesome new balance bikes and helmets which they are loving! We were able to assist with the purchase of these as part of our Sponsorship Programme.

We are dedicated to supporting initiatives that make a difference to our community. 'Giving back' through our Sponsorship Programme is an ideal way for us to celebrate and assist with the wellbeing, growth and development of our region.

Network Waitaki is 100% locally owned by the Waitaki Power Trust and together we are proud to assist with the wellbeing, growth and development of the region we love by supporting local community projects, services and activities.

Learn more about our sponsorship programmes and apply online at
www.networkwaitaki.co.nz/sponsorship

Applications close at the end of this month - Tuesday 31st March 2025.

Appreciation post 👏

You know what kids love? Every morning upon arrival to the playcenter, our tamariki are excited to head outside and do some laps on the bikes. They are in use every single session!🚲🛴🚲

A very special thank you to Hub and Sprocket Cycles and Network Waitaki for their generous donation of 4 new balance bikes and 4 new helmets.

✨ Ngā mihi maioha!