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 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2025

Friday 12th September 2025, 9.30 am to 1.30 pm - planned power outage for line maintenance affecting consumers at 108, 110, 112 Kawai St, NELSON CITY.

Tuesday 16th September 2025, 5.30 am to 8.00 am - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 9-18 Paru Paru Rd, NELSON CITY.

Wednesday 17th September 2025, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm - planned power outage for pole replacement affecting consumers at 2-44 Konini St; 84, 90A, 90A (F1-F3) Mount St, NELSON CITY.

Thursday 18th September 2025, 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm - planned power outage for power box removal affecting consumers at 53-72 Tipahi St, NELSON CITY.

Monday 22nd September 2025, 9.30 am to 12.00 noon - planned power outage for pole maintenance affecting consumers at 9, 15, 19, 21 Ariesdale Tce, NELSON CITY.

Thursday 25th September 2025, 9.30 am to 12.00 noon - planned power outage for pole maintenance affecting the consumer at 10A Rentone St, NELSON CITY.

Monday 29th September 2025, 9.00 am to 12.00 noon - planned power outage for 2x power box replacements affecting consumers at 233-251 Hampden St (including Hampden School); 35-45, 68, 72, 72A Waimea Rd, NELSON CITY.

Monday 29th September 2025, 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 69-85 Halifax St East; Pettit Place; 60 Tasman St, NELSON CITY.

Wednesday 1st October 2025, 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm - planned power outage for 2x power box replacements affecting consumers at 233, 235, 235(F1-F12) Bridge St, NELSON CITY.

Thursday 23rd October 2025, 9.30 am to 12.00 noon - planned power outage for overhead line maintenance affecting consumers at 101 Brook St; 8-28 Rata St, NELSON CITY.