Power restoration continues for remaining customers in Otago and Southland

Wednesday 5 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 5 Nov 2025, 5:08pm

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PowerNet has made significant progress in restoring electricity following last month's damaging storms. Currently, 115 customers remain without power, including fewer than 50 properties in Southland and 67 in South Otago. The outages were caused by wild winds that downed trees and power poles.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 5 Nov 2025, 4:06pm

   'Huge progress': Only 115 remain without power (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 5 Nov 2025, 5:08pm

   Southern power outages: 115 homes still without electricity (opens in new tab)