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 2025

Wednesday 9th April 2025, 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm - planned power outage for substation upgrade affecting a Council Water Pump Station on Van Diemen St, NELSON CITY.

Wednesday 9th April 2025, 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm - planned power outage for substation upgrade affecting consumers at 44-48 Waimea Rd (even no.s), NELSON CITY.

Wednesday 9th April 2025, 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm - planned power outage for substation upgrade affecting consumers at 50-64 Waimea Rd (even no.s), NELSON CITY.

Thursday 10th April 2025, 9.00 am to 12.00 noon - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 53-85 The Cliffs, NELSON CITY.

Thursday 10th April 2025, 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 1-21 Motueka St (odd numbers), NELSON CITY.

Thursday 10th April 2025, 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm - planned power outage for substation upgrade affecting consumers at 21-33 Waimea Rd (odd numbers), NELSON CITY.

Thursday 10th April 2025, 9.00 pm to midnight - planned power outage for power box replacement affecting consumers at 181-197 Bridge St (odd no.s); 9, 11 Harley St; 8A, 10 Provincial Lane, NELSON CITY.

Saturday 12th April 2025, 12.00 noon to 1.30 pm - planned power outage for substation upgrade affecting consumers at 33 Renwick Pl; 3-19 Waimea Rd (odd no.s); 26-46 Waimea Rd (even no.s), NELSON CITY.

Saturday 12th April 2025, 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm - planned power outage for substation upgrade affecting one consumer Hotel Nelson, 36 Waimea Rd, NELSON CITY.