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847 days ago

Conserve Energy Tonight

Jasher Drake from Northpower

If you're in Ngunguru or Tutukaka, please try to conserve power between 5pm and 8pm tonight.

Repairs are going well, but we are still running on a temporary supply.
Everyone saving a bit of power tonight will mean we are able to keep the power on during the peak demand time.

Work on … View more
If you're in Ngunguru or Tutukaka, please try to conserve power between 5pm and 8pm tonight.

Repairs are going well, but we are still running on a temporary supply.
Everyone saving a bit of power tonight will mean we are able to keep the power on during the peak demand time.

Work on the permanent repair will continue this evening and tomorrow.

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950 days ago

Severe Weather Warning!

Rachel Wansbone from Northpower

Parts of the North Island are expected to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales this week, as Cyclone Fili reaches New Zealand.

Be sure to keep mobile phones charged and ensure you have a car charger for your devices so you can keep in touch and keep informed. It also may pay to have a torch … View more
Parts of the North Island are expected to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales this week, as Cyclone Fili reaches New Zealand.

Be sure to keep mobile phones charged and ensure you have a car charger for your devices so you can keep in touch and keep informed. It also may pay to have a torch handy (they are safer than candles which can be a fire hazard) and have a gas bottle topped up for cooking.
Current outages

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953 days ago

Severe Weather Warning

Jasher Drake from Northpower

Parts of the North Island are expected to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales tomorrow, as Cyclone Fili reaches New Zealand. MetService has issued a severe weather warning, and we’re bracing ourselves for the possibility of outages across the network.

Be sure to keep mobile phones charged … View more
Parts of the North Island are expected to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales tomorrow, as Cyclone Fili reaches New Zealand. MetService has issued a severe weather warning, and we’re bracing ourselves for the possibility of outages across the network.

Be sure to keep mobile phones charged and ensure you have a car charger for your devices so you can keep in touch and keep informed. It also may pay to have a torch handy (they are safer than candles which can be a fire hazard) and have a gas bottle topped up for cooking.

Civil Defence Northland has good guidelines for being prepared, staying safe, and putting together an emergency survival and getaway kit here: nrc.govt.nz/civildefence.

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1019 days ago

5 ways to reduce your power bill

Rachel Wansbone from Northpower

We've been conducting surveys for over two months now and we've found there are a lot of people out there wanting to save money and reduce their power bill, so here are 5 quick and easy ways to reduce your power:

1. Switch to LED Bulbs
2. Insulate your hot water cylinder
3. Switch … View more
We've been conducting surveys for over two months now and we've found there are a lot of people out there wanting to save money and reduce their power bill, so here are 5 quick and easy ways to reduce your power:

1. Switch to LED Bulbs
2. Insulate your hot water cylinder
3. Switch appliances off that are on standby
4. Reduce your time in the shower
5. Make sure your ceiling and floor are properly insulated

You can help us out by letting us know what is most important to you and your energy needs AND go in the weekly draw to win a $200 grocery voucher by filling out our survey: https://northpower.com/electricity/your-energy
Find out more

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1040 days ago

Meet Jess and Mathilda!

Northpower

Jesse and Mathilda are part of our Community Engagement team. They're getting out and about around Whangārei and the Kaipara putting the mahi in to take as many surveys as possible!

If you see them, make sure to smile and wave, take the time to fill out our survey and not only will you go… View more
Jesse and Mathilda are part of our Community Engagement team. They're getting out and about around Whangārei and the Kaipara putting the mahi in to take as many surveys as possible!

If you see them, make sure to smile and wave, take the time to fill out our survey and not only will you go in the draw to win $200 worth of groceries, you could score some Northpower goodies to ensure you have a fun and safe summer.
Complete the survey today!

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