22 Mar 2018
Transpower invests in future of electricity industry with upgrades to three training facilities
Transpower will hold a whakapainga and formal opening of its Grid Skills Bunnythorpe facility, on Thursday 29 March.
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19 Mar 2018
Protection critical for power cables in Cook Strait
A recent prosecution over fishing activity in the Cook Strait Cable Protection Zone (CPZ) highlights the importance of protecting the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Cook Strait Cables.
28 Feb 2018
Transpower releases Security of Supply Annual Assessment
Transpower today advised that there is sufficient consented generation available to ensure a reliable electricity supply until at least 2027.
02 Feb 2018
Afternoon update — Hokitika power outage
Specialist crews have successfully travelled to the Hokitika region and assessed the damage to transmission assets, following yesterday’s extreme weather conditions.
02 Feb 2018
Morning update — Hokitika power outage
This update follows our earlier release regarding a power outage affecting Hokitika and the surrounding area.
01 Feb 2018
Latest update — Hokitika power outage
This update follows our earlier release regarding a power outage affecting Hokitika and the surrounding area.
01 Feb 2018
Power outage — Hokitika
Transpower advises that we are currently experiencing a power outage on our network, affecting Hokitika and the surrounding area, following today’s storm conditions and high winds.
30 Jan 2018
Urgent Power outage for the Opotiki District — urgent repairs required on the transmission network
As owner and operator of the National Grid, Transpower needs to carry out urgent remedial works on a critical piece of electrical equipment supplying the entire Opotiki District tomorrow.
11 Dec 2017
Transpower releases research on Solar PV
Transpower today released research that finds New Zealand’s power system is in a good position to enable a significant increase in renewable electricity generated from solar photovoltaic (PV) panels.
04 Dec 2017
Transpower artwork collection goes to auction
Transpower advised today that its artwork collection is due to go to public auction on 6-7 December. The collection comprises 51 pieces and is being managed by Dunbar Sloane auction house.