General news

Transpower advises that Fernhill, which includes Hastings and the surrounding area, is currently experiencing a power outage affecting around 15,000 people. 
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Final high power tests on the new HVDC link were completed yesterday, with transfers of 1,195 MW being achieved (the link’s full capacity is 1,200 MW).

Transpower advises that an urgent power outage is required in the Hinuera area this Sunday 24 November from 9am – 3pm.

Transpower has released its preliminary report into the Automatic Under Frequency Load Shedding (AUFLS) event on November 12 which caused a loss of supply to some customers in the North Island.

Transpower announced today that its new mobile substation is ready to be used on the National Grid.

Transpower advises that all customers across the North Island now have their power supply back on.
We apologise for any inconvenience experienced.
Please note: This will be the final update provided.

Transpower advises that the majority of customers across the North Island now have their power supply back on.
Around 95% of those customers who experienced a loss of power supply are now restored.

Around 70 percent of those customers who experienced a loss of power supply are now restored. We expect the majority of remaining customers to be restored by 1pm.

Transpower advises that some customers throughout the North Island will be experiencing a power outage due to an issue on the HVDC link during commissioning of Pole 2 and Pole 3.

Transpower advises that the power outage currently affecting the West Auckland is due to a fault on Vector equipment at Hepburn Road.