Power restored to 5000 properties in Porirua after substation fault

Saturday 26 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 26 Jul 2025, 10:54am

Approximately 5000 properties in the Porirua region lost power on Saturday morning due to a problem at the Mana zone substation. Wellington Electricity reported that electricity has since been restored to the affected areas.

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1. RNZSat 26 Jul 2025, 10:26am

   Thousands of households without power in Wellington region (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 26 Jul 2025, 10:54am

   Porirua power cut affects 5000 properties; crews work on fix (opens in new tab)