Power Outages
There are currently no unplanned power outages on the Nelson Electricity network.
See below for advertised planned power outages.
Call Nelson Electricity if you have any queries or concerns regarding power outages during work hours on 03 546 0490 or email katie@nel.co.nz or text 0274 354 131.
If your power outage is unplanned call Nelson Electricity to report a fault on 03 546 9256 and a faultman will be dispatched. Our call centre is available 24/7.
Customers are advised of planned power outages via letterbox flyer delivery at least five days prior to shutdown.
PLANNED OUTAGES FOR JULY / AUGUST 2025
Saturday 19th July 2025, 8.00 am to 10.00 am - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 42-56 Tasman St (even street numbers), NELSON CITY.
Saturday 19th July 2025, 11.00 am to 3.00 pm - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 2-20 Parere St (even no.s only), NELSON CITY.
Monday 21st July 2025, 12.30 pm to 4.00 pm - planned outage for transformer maintenance affecting consumers at Franklyn Village, 47 Franklyn St, NELSON CITY.
Sunday 20th July 2025, 8.00 am to 12.00 noon - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 1 Parere St; 72, 74, 78, 88, 98A, 98B St Vincent St, NELSON CITY.
Tuesday 29th July 2025, 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm - planned power outage for 2x power box replacements affecting consumers at 2-8 Lancewood Way, The Wood, NELSON CITY.
Monday 4th August 2025, 9.00 am to 11.30 am - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 15(F1-F2) The Cliffs, NELSON CITY.
Monday 4th August 2025, 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 53-65 Cambria St (odd no.s); 13 Tasman St, NELSON CITY.
Tuesday 5th August 2025, 9.30 am to 12.00 noon - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 61, 65, 67, 82, 84 Queens Rd, NELSON CITY.
Thursday 7th August 2025, 9.00 am to 11.30 am - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 21-42 Victoria Hts, NELSON CITY.
Monday 11th August 2025, 9.00 am to 11.30 am - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 37-66 Arrow St; 92, 94/1, 94/2, 96B, 96D/1, 96D/2, 98A Quebec Rd, NELSON CITY.
Tuesday 12th August 2025, 9.00 am to 1.00 pm - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 1-41 Brunner St; 83B Campbell St, NELSON CITY.