Empowering our energy future
Delivering the renewable, electrified, low-carbon economy set out in Whakamana i Te Mauri Hiko
% Renewables
What we do
Transpower holds a unique position in the New Zealand energy sector as both National Grid owner and System Operator.
Connections
We’re working at pace to connect new generation, storage and load to increase reliable electricity supply for all New Zealanders.
Security of supply
In our system operator role, we work closely with industry and government to understand whether there is enough electricity to power New Zealand now and into the future.
Educational resources
Ever wondered how there’s always electricity there when you turn on a light or charge your device?
05 Nov 2025
Transpower appoints Louise Griffin as Executive General Manager External Affairs
Transpower today announced the appointment of Louise Griffin as its new Executive General Manager External Affairs.
23 Oct 2025
Progress made to restoring power to the top half of the South Island and West Coast
Transpower has made good progress restoring power on its network in the top part of the South Island and the West Coast, following faults caused by severe weather earlier this morning.
23 Oct 2025
Update on power outage affecting parts of the top half of the South Island and West Coast – 10:40am 23 October
Transpower has partially restored power to areas in the top part of the South Island and the West Coast after severe weather caused faults on Transpower’s network earlier this morning.
23 Oct 2025
Parts of the top half of the South Island and West Coast without power after fault
Parts of the top half of the South Island and the West Coast are without power this morning due to severe weather affecting Transpower’s network.
Whakamana i Te Mauri Hiko tū mai Aotearoa
Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand – a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.
Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand – a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.