Whether you're modifying an existing electricity connection, building a new home or developing a subdivision, we're here to guide you, or your electrician, through the connection process.

Our gas leak detection vehicle has clocked up over 9,600km in two and a half years, helping survey the network faster and more efficiently with cutting-edge tech. Read about how the unusual looking car works, how many gas leaks it has found and how much time it saves.

Powerco has entered into an agreement to purchase Firstlight Network, an electricity distribution business (EDB) that supplies electricity to Tairāwhiti and Wairoa.   

We received the Public Safety Award at the 2025 Electricity Engineers’ Association (EEA) Awards for making it easier for people to understand where it's safe to work around our underground pipes and cables, and power lines. While winning awards is great, raising awareness of safe working distances is the real winner.  

Our 2025 Gas Asset Management Plan is hot off the press and outlines how we'll maintain and invest in our gas network to support New Zealand’s energy transition to net-zero by 2050.

We were proud to win the Wellbeing Award at the 2025 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards recently for our work embedding Te Whare Tapa Whā - the holistic Māori model of wellbeing - into our leadership development for the benefit of the company’s leaders and employees.   

Get to know Salevi, our new community engagement specialist. Many of you will know Salevi from his past roles in emergency management or even from the sports field. 

As a valued stakeholder, we'd like to know what Powerco work is important to you - from the perspective of your role in the community. 

Please complete this short (four question) survey and have your say.

Thank you.  

Keen to see what we’re doing in your region? Check out our community investment map. You’ll find information about where we’re investing in your area, as well as some of our community engagement activities and partnerships. Take a look and give us your feedback.