Project update
Connection Commissioned
The South Waikato National Grid Connection is now on load.
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Working with you - route options
We’re currently working with residents to determine the route that part of the circuit will take.
There are two options:
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Route option A would take the circuit along Pearsons and Old Taupo Roads.
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Route option B would take the circuit through private land running alongside Arapuni Road – refer to the map above.
We’re currently consulting with landowners to negotiate property easements for Route option B. Should we be unable to secure the route for option B, we will default to option A. The route will be confirmed in early 2021 to allow detailed design to continue.
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 
Project updateStringing the lines
Thursday, November 03, 2022 We're using helicopters to install lines for the South Waikato National Grid Connection. Road diversions and planned outages will be in place.View more
Project updateMaking good progress
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Our contractors have been making good progress on construction of the South Waikato National Grid Connection between Arapuni and Putāruru.View more
Project updateHelicopter help
Thursday, May 05, 2022 We've been using helicopters to help with the construction of the South Waikato National Grid Connection.View more
Project updateBlessing our mahi
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 We recently blessed the start of construction of the South Waikato National Grid Connection.View more
Project updateStarting construction
Thursday, February 03, 2022 Construction of our $43m South Waikato National Grid Connection has begun.View more
Project updateIncorporating feedback to finalise the design
Friday, July 02, 2021 We're incorporating feedback from the community, council and Iwi to finalise the design of our new circuit.View more
