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If there's imminent danger, such as fallen lines or a gas leak, call us immediately (24/7).
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Gas pricing
From 1 October 2025 our gas charges will increase by an average of 7.96% - about 10c per day for residential customers.
Updates
Our latest news and project updates. View projects-
Media releasePowerco announces renewable natural gas development initiatives
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Powerco has announced two initiatives to investigate using biogas in its network.View more
Media releaseConstruction industry urged to follow the code
Monday, February 19, 2024 We're urging the construction industry to follow the code for electrical safe distances following serious injuries and a worker fatality.View more
Media releasePowerco exploring portable batteries to lower emissions
Thursday, February 15, 2024 We've used battery energy to power an early childhood centre as we work to decarbonise and reduce emissions.View more
Media releaseWaitara substation upgrade spurred by neighbourly aroha
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 For an example of a great group of neighbours, look no further than Mahia Mai A Whai Tara community centre for seniors in Waitara, North Taranaki.View more
Media releaseGas detection vehicle
Thursday, November 23, 2023 A high-tech vehicle is taking to the roads above Powerco’s gas network in an effort to detect potential gas leaks hiding underground.View more
Media releaseDoing DIY this summer?
Friday, December 01, 2023 Whether you’re painting the house, building a fence, trimming trees, or laying concrete, Powerco is urging DIY enthusiasts to ‘look up’ and ‘know what’s below’.View more
Media releaseFeilding substation upgrade set to begin
Thursday, November 09, 2023 Work begins this month on a $9.63 million upgrade of the Feilding substation to help ensure the community’s power supply remains reliable now and enables future growth in the area.View more
ProjectTaupō Quay tower replacement
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Two towers spanning the Whanganui River are being replaced.View more
Media releasePowerco's final Annual Delivery Report released
Thursday, September 07, 2023 Powerco’s Annual Delivery Report is now available for customers to read.View more
Ngā pou
The pillars of our work
We’re committed to balancing the needs of our people, communities, environment and business as we deliver energy to more than 900,000 Kiwis. Our five pou (pillars) guide us on our sustainability journey, representing the five focus areas of our work and the goals we want to achieve for each.
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Whirinaki
Ensuring reliable and resilient networks
Ensuring our networks are reliable and resilient now and into the future.
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Taiao
Contributing to a lower carbon world
Helping Aotearoa achieve our emissions targets by facilitating the use of low carbon technologies and energy sources.
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Hauora
Health and safety at our core
Keeping people safe around our networks and worksites is our priority.
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Manaaki tāngata
Supporting our people
Fostering a culture that empowers people to do their best, values diversity, and meets our future needs.
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Whakakotahitanga
Engaging with communities
Working with you to understand your needs and guide the decisions we make to deliver the best outcomes.
Contractor changes
The way we’re working with contractors is changing. Find out what this means for you.
Lines down?
The likes of high winds, trees or car crashes can bring down power lines. We respond 24/7 to lines down incidents on our electricity network. Watch how we do this and what you should do in an emergency.