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We are investing in our electricity network to ensure a safe, reliable supply and to support the future energy needs of our communities. View our recent projects to see how we’re enhancing network resilience and capacity across South Canterbury.

123 Poles, Four Teams, One Stronger Network

07 Oct 2026

Over the last few weeks, our Overhead Lines Team has been hard at work on Palmer Road, Rangitata, delivering an important programme of upgrades to strengthen the local electricity network and support the wider Geraldine and...

Powering Timaru’s future, uncovering its past

30 Sep 2026

Since July, our Civil and Underground teams have been hard at work on Barnard Street, delivering an important upgrade to the local electricity network. The project involves replacing ageing underground equipment with...

Keeping Waihao and Makikihi connected

25 Jun 2026

Out on Hook Swamp Road, with the Hunter Hills providing a stunning backdrop, some important work has been quietly taking place. Our team recently completed a major overhead line maintenance project...

Lodestone: Getting connected

20 Feb 2026

Recently, our underground team at Alpine Energy has been working on a major piece of infrastructure to support the connection of Lodestone’s new solar farm to our network. It’s an exciting milestone in enabling...

Highfield pole removal

11 Jul 2025

Get ready to see something out of the ordinary. Between 15 July and 17 July, we’re removing overhead lines and poles from private properties between Orbell Street and Wai-iti Road. This is a big job, and...

Major network upgrade for Temuka

22 May 2025

Over the next two to three years, we’re investing $7.5 million upgrading approximately 100km of overhead and underground power lines, poles, and essential equipment in Temuka...