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 2025
Tuesday 1st July 2025, 9.30 am to 3.00 pm - planned power outage for power box replacement & maintenance on another affecting consumers at 233-251 Hampden St; 35-45, 68, 72, 72A Waimea Rd, NELSON CITY.
Thursday 3rd July 2025, 10.00 am to 12.00 noon - planned power outage for power box & underground cable removal affecting consumers at 320-336 Brook St; all Sugar Loaf Place, NELSON CITY.
Thursday 3rd July 2025, 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting one consumer at 208A Vanguard St, NELSON CITY.
Sunday 6th July 2025, 7.30 am to 9.30 am - planned power outage for 2x power box replacements affecting consumers at 168 Toi Toi St; 19(F1-F4) Totara St; 178-194 Vanguard St, NELSON CITY.
Wednesday 9th July 2025, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm - planned power outage for pole replacement and network reconfiguration affecting consumers at Ariesdale Tce; 36, 36A, 38(A-C), 56, 58, 63, 67, 69, 71 Jenner Rd; 11-16, 18-118 Murphy St; Thompson Tce, Tui Way, NELSON CITY.