Network Waitaki News and Projects

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Orion & Network Waitaki sign agreement to deliver better outcomes for customers

Media Release: 22nd October 2026, 10.

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Pukeuri Zone Substation Transformer Replacement Project is Complete

Our Pukeuri Zone Substation Transformer Replacement Project has been completed. We are excited to share that our two new transformers were livened in July and are officially in service.

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The Big Snow of 2006. Reflecting on this event 20 years on...

The Big Snow of 2006. Geoff and Nathan reflect on this major event that hit our network 20 years ago… “It was 10.

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New Transformers Powering Ōtematata

Earlier this year we commissioned our new transformers which are now live and supplying Ōtematata!

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Network Waitaki New Omarama EV Chargers May 2024 v2
New EV chargers in Ōmārama set to re-energise journeys along key travel routes.

EV drivers travelling through the Mackenzie Country now have more options for recharging in Ōmārama with the recent commissioning of two new EV charging units, providing four new charging bays…

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Investing in our network and the impact to the price that you pay

As your local lines company, Network Waitaki is responsible for delivering electricity to over 13,000 homes and businesses from as far south as Shag Point, up north to the Hakataramea…

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Network Waitaki continues support for energy coaching scheme

Access to a free energy coaching service that helps whānau cut the price of their power bills and heat their homes more efficiently will continue in North Otago, thanks to…

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Planned Outage notification

NETWORK WAITAKI NOW NOTIFIES YOU OF PLANNED POWER OUTAGES IN YOUR AREA VIA TEXT AND EMAILIf you are connected to the Network Waitaki Ltd electricity distribution network in North Otago…

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