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  • Powerco people in high-vis standing in front of a biogas digester
    Media release

    Powerco announces renewable natural gas development initiatives

    Wednesday, March 20, 2024

    Powerco has announced two initiatives to investigate using biogas in its network.
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  • A building site with scaffolding and a power pole and power lines in front
    Media release

    Construction 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.
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  • Six people in high-vis standing next to a large white container on a trailer
    Media release

    Powerco 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.
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  • A group of elderly people in front of a concrete wall
    Media release

    Waitara 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.
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  • More than 40 plastic tubes protruding from the front bumper of a vehicle
    Media release

    Gas 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.
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  • A man outside using a post borer to dig into the ground
    Media release

    Doing 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’.
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  • A wall with a blue mural on it with grass and power poles in front.
    Media release

    Feilding 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.
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  • A green crane in a rural area lowering a generator container onto a concrete platform with workers in PPE
    Project

    Community backup power

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    Communities receiving backup electricity generation.
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  • Photo from the ground of Powerco's Bullock's Yard tower.
    Project

    Taupō Quay tower replacement

    Tuesday, October 24, 2023

    Two towers spanning the Whanganui River are being replaced.
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  • Cover pic of Powerco's Annual Delivery Report FY23
    Media release

    Powerco's final Annual Delivery Report released

    Thursday, September 07, 2023

    Powerco’s Annual Delivery Report is now available for customers to read.
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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 around 1.1m customers. 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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Contractor changes

The way we’re working with contractors is changing. Find out what this means for you. 

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