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October 2026

• 2 OctNational announces nine-point energy plan to lower power costs+1

August 2026

• 6 AugNew Zealand electricity usage hits new record during cold snap
• 6 AugTemperatures plunge across New Zealand during widespread cold snap
• 5 AugCold snap increases electricity demand and household costs

November 2025

• 27 Nov 2025Class action filed against Transpower and Omexom over Northland power outage
• 12 Nov 2025Transpower lifts grid emergency after severe solar storm subsides

October 2025

• 23 Oct 2025Strong winds cause power outages across the South Island

July 2025

• 11 Jul 2025Power outages affect hundreds of properties in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui

May 2025

• 16 May 2025Transpower warns of increased blackout risk from winter 2026

January 2025

• 31 Jan 2025Power restored after major outage affects Rotorua suburbs
• 17 Jan 2025Fines issued for fishing near Cook Strait power cables
• 9 Jan 2025Northland fibre outage disrupts businesses and homes for 13 hours
• 8 Jan 2025First New Zealander convicted of sabotage released from prison

November 2024

• 20 Nov 2024Power bills expected to rise by $10 a month from April