Western Bay of Plenty Development Plan
Last updated: 23 Dec 2024
Information about planning for increased electricity capacity in the western Bay of Plenty
Projects
Automated Under Frequency Load Shedding (AUFLS) Project
Last updated: 19 Dec 2024
This Transpower project provides information on the transition from a two block load shedding scheme to a four block load shedding scheme. The four block scheme is planned to be operational by 2025.
Waikato and Upper North Island (WUNI) Upgrade
Last updated: 11 Dec 2024
We're making investments to manage voltage stability in the Waikato and Upper North Island regions.
Waikato Regional Interconnection Capacity Project
Last updated: 14 Aug 2024
As demand for electricity grows in the Waikato, Transpower is considering investment options to ensure the power supply remains reliable.
Edgecumbe to Kawerau Lines - Thermal Upgrade
Last updated: 23 Jul 2024
Transpower is undertaking work to release more capacity in its network between Edgecumbe and Kawerau.
Southern Waikato Regional Network Investigation
Last updated: 15 Jul 2024
Transpower is commencing work to identify the need for investment on the southern Waikato 110 kV network.
Frankton Upgrade Project
Last updated: 29 Feb 2024
Information about our work to upgrade the Cromwell to Frankton line and the transformers at Frankton substation.
Central North Island 220 kV Capacity Project
Last updated: 10 Apr 2024
This project is about increasing the capacity of the 220 kV grid between Bunnythorpe and Whakamaru.
Murihiku Southland Electrification Development Plan
Last updated: 20 Dec 2023
In response to a significant number of generation and load connection enquiries, as well as from a system reliability and security perspective, Transpower and PowerNet have developed a Murihiku Southland Electrification Development Plan.