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 APRIL / MAY 2025

Wednesday 23rd April 2025, 9.30 am to 2.00 pm - planned power outage for pole maintenance affecting consumers at 199-205A Vanguard St, NELSON CITY.

Friday 16th May 2025, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm - planned power outage for pole maintenance affecting consumers at 1 Eckington Tce; 3-27 Franklyn St; 21-38 Tipahi St, NELSON CITY.

Friday 23rd May 2025, 9.00 am to 12.00 noon - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 3-9 Barrington Way; 362-376 Hardy St (even no.s), NELSON CITY.

Friday 23rd May 2025, 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 17-21 Dorothy Annie Way, NELSON CITY.

Thursday 29th May 2025, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm - planned power outage for power pole replacement affecting consumers at 8, 10, 12 Brough Tce; 127 Washington Rd; 6 Wolfe St, NELSON CITY.