News
Safety concerns over privately-owned power lines and poles
Most people are unaware that they own the power lines that feed electricity from the poles and wires on the public roads to their house — and are therefore responsible for their safety and maintenance.
Why the tree regulations aren’t working
Approximately 180,000 Aucklanders had their power disrupted after strong winds caused massive damage to Vector’s network. A further 15,000 customers went without power in the Counties Manakau area.
Vector lights up the Auckland harbour bridge with solar power
Late January saw the Auckland Harbour Bridge lit up for the first time by Vector, using 90,000 LED lights and 200 floodlights - all solar powered.
Terms of reference for Government electricity price review
The Government released its draft terms of reference for its retail electricity price review just before Christmas.
Over 100 years of electric history celebrated in Gisborne
The Eastland Group celebrated over 100 years of electricity in the region at its client function in Gisborne recently.
Vector project wins sustainability award
A community where neighbours share clean energy generated on their rooftops has won the Revolutionising Energy award at the Sustainable Business Network Awards, held late November in Auckland.
Winter energy payment welcomed
The Electricity Networks Association (ENA) has welcomed the Government’s winter energy payment to help lower income households.
Electric Village comes to Gisborne
Eastland Group – which operates lines company Eastland Network – has developed Electric Village as part of its increasing focus on emerging technologies.
WEL Networks goes off grid to light up Te Awa Cycleway bridge
WEL Networks in the Waikato is lighting up the Perry Bridge on the national Te Awa Cycleway using a complete off-grid solution.
Electricity pricing review
With the new government announcing its intention to mount a full-scale review into retail electricity pricing, industry commentators have been quick to start pointing fingers as to where they see the blame lying.
