28 Apr 2026
Transpower to complete $47m Redclyffe rebuild following Cyclone Gabrielle
The Commerce Commission has today given its final approval for Transpower’s $47 million investment to complete the rebuild of Redclyffe substation.
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16 Mar 2026
Transpower seeks innovative transmission alternatives in western Bay of Plenty
With electricity demand expected to more than double in western Bay of Plenty (WBOP) by 2050, Transpower today has released a request for proposals (RFP) inviting innovative transmission alternatives,
26 Feb 2026
Transpower substation work protects both electricity supply and threatened fish
Work to boost flood protection at Transpower's Stoke Substation helped ensure electricity supply into Nelson-Tasman was uninterrupted through the serious flood events in 2025.
12 Nov 2025
Plan to power Western Bay of Plenty into the future released
Transpower and Powerco have released a plan to deliver nine major electricity infrastructure projects over the next decade to enable an expected doubling of electricity demand in Western Bay of Plenty
20 Aug 2025
Transpower proposes investment to future-proof upper South Island network
Transpower has today submitted a proposal to the Commerce Commission for approval to invest $193 million in the upper South Island as electricity demand in the region continues to grow.
21 Jul 2025
Public consultation into Queenstown’s electricity future launched today
Transpower, Aurora Energy and PowerNet are asking Queenstown residents for their views on the best way to provide a more resilient and secure electricity supply into the region for the long term.
12 Jun 2025
Transpower proposes further investment in power supply for Hawke’s Bay
Transpower plans to invest $47.0 million to rebuild its Redclyffe substation to better protect Hawke’s Bay’s electricity supply against flooding and earthquakes.
11 Jun 2025
Major electricity development for western Bay of Plenty a step closer
The western Bay of Plenty is a significant step closer to having an electricity supply that can support expected future demand with today’s Commerce Commission announcement
06 Jun 2025
Cambridge is open for business with $45M energy boost
This morning, Waipā Networks cut the ribbon on its newly commissioned 33kV zone substation alongside Transpower’s Grid Exit Point (GXP) - a combined investment of over $45 million.
20 Dec 2024
Transpower submits proposal to the Commerce Commission to increase electricity supply to the western Bay of Plenty
Transpowerhas submitted a proposal to the Commerce Commission for an $83 million investment into electricity infrastructure for the western Bay of Plenty.