Waikato

A power cut could be due to a widespread outage, or a localised fault at your place.

Hamilton, Maramarua, Huntly, Raglan, Te Kauwhata and Ngaruawahia
WEL Networks - outages page - 0800 800 935

Waipa
Waipa Networks - outages page - 0800 800 769

King Country
The Lines Company - outages page - 0800 367 328 emergency line or 0800 367 328 to report a fault

Rotorua and Taupo
Unison - outages page - 0800 286 476

South Waikato
Powerco - outages page - Report faults to Meridian - 0800 496 496

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Is your region not shown? Find your network company or ring us on 0800 496 496, 24 hours a day to report your power outage.

We want you and your family to stay safe around electricity. If you ever feel your health is at risk due to a power outage call emergency services or get to a hospital. Here are some handy tips about what to do to keep yourself and others safe. 

Staying safe

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