Managing and operating the electricity distribution network in the central Nelson city area.

Our network comprises approximately 9,300 connections in a concentrated area of 24 square kilometres.

  • Approximately 7,700 of the connections are residential and the remainder are commercial or industrial.

  • Nelson Electricity Ltd (NEL) is the company that delivers electricity to you on behalf of your energy retailer (eg; Contact, Mercury, Meridian).

  • We operate the electricity network in central Nelson city being encircled by the Network Tasman distribution network.

  • Nelson Electricity Ltd ph 03 546 9256.

Our Network

Key Facts

  • Our Network

    Our network comprises approximately 9,300 connections in a concentrated area of 24 square kilometres.

  • Commercial & Residential

    Approximately 7,700 of the connections are residential and the remainder are commercial or industrial.

  • We Supply on behalf

    Nelson Electricity Ltd (NEL) is the company that delivers electricity to you on behalf of your energy retailer (eg; Contact, Mercury, Meridian).

  • Distribution

    We operate the electricity network in central Nelson city being encircled by the Network Tasman distribution network.