Through November and December 2025, we have helicopters equipped with laser technology flying the length of New Zealand to survey our transmission network. The laser surveys (known as LiDAR) capture millions of data points which come together to show a highly precise 3D view of the surveyed area and assets. We're carrying out this work so that we can have accurate digital information models, as well as highlighting areas where vegetation is too close (or risks becoming too close) to our assets and poses a fire risk.
You might notice these helicopters carrying out this work near your area. You can see when and where they're flying below:
| Date | Area | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov - 8 Nov | Taranaki/Whanganui/Manawatu/Central Hawkes Bay/Northern Wairarapa | Zone 1 |
| 8 Nov - 12 Nov | King Country/South Waikato/TaupÅ/Hawkes Bay | Zone 2 |
| 12 Nov - 16 Nov | Central Waikato/Thames Valley/Bay of Plenty | Zone 3 |
| 16 Nov - 19 Nov | Northland/Auckland/North Waikato | Zone 4 |
| 19 Nov - 22 Nov | Wellington/Horowhenua/Southern Wairarapa | Zone 5 |
| 22 Nov - 24 Nov | Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough and Nelson Lakes | Zone 6 |
| 24 Nov - 30 Nov | Buller, Grey and Westland Districts | Zone 7 |
| 30 Nov - 2 Dec | Kaikoura, Hurunui, Christchurch, Waimakariri, Selwyn Ashburton Timaru | Zone 8 |
| 2 Dec - 5 Dec | Ashburton, Timaru, Mackenzie, Waitaki and Central Otago | Zone 9 |
| 5 Dec - 8 Dec | Dunedin, Northern Clutha | Zone 10 |
| 8 Dec - 11 Dec | Southland including Queenstown | Zone 11 |
Contact
For further information with respect to the flights and operations near your property call Dean Scott on 021 657 394