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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Utilities Disputes awareness campaign
19/4/21: Utilities Disputes launched its “We’re here to help” campaign in July, which aims to improve consumer awareness
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New EV chargers installed across Wellington
2/7/19: Wellington Electricity is supporting the growth of Electric Vehicle (EV) technology.
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Remember to secure loose items on your property
During a storm or high winds, loose objects and debris can pose a hazard.
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Cut Safely!
It's estimated that in some areas, up to 70% of power cuts are from storm-related damage caused by trees.
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Our new retailer agreement template
17/12/20: From 2021, we* will be offering a Default Distributor Agreement (DDA) template for new and existing retailers.
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How to request or report something
We’ve recently upgraded our website to make it easier to find what you need, when you need it.
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EnergyMate wins Outcomes Award
31/8/22: EnergyMate won this year's Outcomes category at the Energy Excellence Awards.
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November is Safe Digging Month
27/10/22: Excavating safely doesn’t stop at roadworks – it applies to anyone, anywhere – on public or private property.
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Go Green Expo
31/10/22: Visit our stand this weekend to find out how we're preparing for decarbonisation and what you can do to…
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Homeowner
Introducing a fixed price for some new connections
Applying for a new residential connection? You may be eligible for a new lower fixed price.
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Stray balloons can cause power outages
Balloons are a fun way to celebrate, but they can cause power outages if they float into our lines.
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From 1 April this year, our power lines prices are changing
1/3/2023: At an overall level they are decreasing by 6%, but to understand how you may be impacted please read…
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Want to report a street light fault?
Find out what to do if the street lights are out in your area and who fixes them.
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Technology
Orion and Wellington Electricity win Best Paper at 2023 EEA Conference
Orion and Wellington Electricity’s work on residential flexibility saw the teams win the award.
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UPDATE 19 September: Power outages
High winds resulted in widespread power outages to over 7,000 homes and businesses across our region.
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Safe Digging Month 2023
Excavating safely doesn’t stop at roadworks – it applies to anyone, anywhere – on public or private property.
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Copper theft puts lives and communities at risk
Copper theft from power lines is not only a nuisance, but thieves are putting themselves and others in danger.
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Request for Proposals for our Field Services Agreement
We're initiating a Request for Proposal process for our new Field Services Agreement.
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