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Miramar
Weasel_462 d ago
No supply since about 10.30am this morning
VectorOstend
Badger_983 d ago
Palm beach miro rd no power

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Which utility keeps the lights on best?

Unison Networks customers lose 54.5 min of power a year on average, against 1,308.3 min at Top Energy. Vector is the largest utility, with 642,134 customers. Sort the table by any column to compare the 5 utilities.


Unison Networks	54.5 minyear to Mar 2025	1.44year to Mar 2025	120,628year to Mar 2025	9,286 km41% underground	3 areas	Distribution
Vector	123.8 minyear to Mar 2026	1.41year to Mar 2026	642,134June 2026	19,900 km59% underground	Auckland	DistributionGasFibre
Counties Power	155.2 minyear to Mar 2026	2.26year to Mar 2026	49,940year to Mar 2026	3,668 km38% underground	South Auckland	DistributionMetering
Powerco	377.9 minyear to Mar 2026	1.88year to Mar 2026	364,827year to Mar 2026	29,381 km27% underground	North Island	DistributionGas
Top Energy	1,308.3 minyear to Mar 2026	7.86year to Mar 2026	34,643year to Mar 2026	4,175 km24% underground	Far North	DistributionGeneration

¹Outage time — Average time a customer spent without power over the year (SAIDI).
²Outages — Average number of outages per customer over the year (SAIFI).
Each figure is the one published by the utility or its regulator, and its scope can differ (year, major events included or not).

Power outage in my area or just my house?

Is it the network or just your home?

To do: Vector customer? Check your address on Vector's outage map and report the outage if it isn't listed.
To do: Vector customer, power off after your street is back? Your service line may be at fault: call Vector.
Avoid: Don't go near damaged power lines or electrical equipment: stay at least ten metres away.

SourceElectricity Authority: If you rely on electricity for medical reasons

Who regulates electricity in New Zealand?

Electricity Authority, the electricity regulator: it enforces the industry code and protects small consumers, including medically dependent ones.
Commerce Commission: it regulates the quality and reliability of service of electricity lines businesses and the national grid.
Utilities Disputes: a free and independent service that resolves complaints with your power company (0800 22 33 40).
Transpower, the system operator: it coordinates supply and demand and manages supply emergencies on the national grid.