PowerNet

For nearly 100 years the owners of the PowerNet managed networks have, under a variety of different names, quietly and efficiently provided a safe, efficient and reliable electricity distribution network to the people of the lower South Island.

PowerNet Limited is owned by electricity network owners Electricity Invercargill Limited and The Power Company Limited with offices in Invercargill and Balclutha.

Electricity Invercargill and The Power Company formed PowerNet in 1994 to manage both their networks to achieve improved economies of scale and to maximize benefits for their consumers.

Since 2002 PowerNet has provided the same services in North, South and East Otago on behalf of the OtagoNet Joint Venture which is owned by Marlborough Lines Limited, The Power Company Limited and Electricity Invercargill Limited.

The Stewart Island reticulation and a small embedded network in the Frankton area of Queenstown are also managed by PowerNet.

For information about PowerNet's Network Owners click on this link.

PowerNet employs over 65 staff who are charged with developing, managing and maintaining the electricity network assets in a cost-effective way. Field services are provided by independent alliance contractors.

Specialist PowerNet staff operate a 24/7 control room and faults call centre in Invercargill known as System Control. System Control manages all faults, repairs and activity on the PowerNet managed networks. It can be contacted on freephone 0800 808 587.

For information about PowerNet's management team click on this link.