Aurora Energy Home

New submarine power cable installed across Dunedin Harbour

Aurora Energy and contractors Seaworks, Unison and Patiki Barge operator Nautilus Pacific have been busy this week laying two new 11kV submarine power cables from Port Chalmers to Portobello and one new low voltage cable from Port Chalmers to Quarantine Island.
Find out more about the project
Improved customer service a focus for
Aurora Energy

We've launched the latest in a series of customer-focussed improvements with the introduction of a new contact centre provider to help customers find information after hours and at weekends.
Find out more
Your Network, Your News

Our latest community update is available now. Find out more about the major projects, essential maintenance and upgrades underway in your community to keep the network safe, resilient and able to meet expected electricity demand.
Read now
Aurora Energy has completed its first extensive drone survey

Watch this video to find out why we're using drones to survey our network and to see the drone as it flies the line!
Waipori B Line Outram to Berwick

Check out this behind the scenes look at the work done to replace a 10.8km stretch of 33 and 6.6 kV line and older wooden and concrete poles on what is known and as the B Line between Berwick and Outram. This video includes the view from the helicopter as it strings the new power lines!
We deliver electricity to Dunedin, Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes

Our job is to deliver electricity through our network of poles, power lines, and underground cables to over 91,000 homes, farms, businesses and schools on our network.
Find out more

Lightbulb icon with a lightning bolt in the centre and the Aurora Energy star icon in a circle on the right hand side

Outages

Stay up-to-date with current and planned outages

Get Connected

Find out how to connect to the Aurora Energy network

Shield icon with a tick of approval in the centre

Safety

Learn more about keeping safe around electricity

Major Projects

Find out about major projects on the network

Community Updates

Learn about Aurora Energy's work in the community

Contractor Portal

Online portal for approved CIW contractors

Outages

Queenstown Cancelled 45

Reason for Outage: Network Maintenance
Job Status: Cancelled
Incident Reference: J-2086-G-2
Estimated Power Off: 16/06/2021 6:00am
Estimated Power On: 16/06/2021 7:00am
Streets Affected: Douglas Street, Lucas Place
Customers Affected: 45

Clyde 5

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3055-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 16/06/2021 8:30am
Estimated Power On: 16/06/2021 4:30pm
Streets Affected: Hazlett Street, Fruitgrowers Road, Cromwell Clyde Road
Customers Affected: 5

Harington Point 9

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2863-G-4
Estimated Power Off: 16/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 16/06/2021 5:00pm
Streets Affected: Harington Point Road
Customers Affected: 9

Queenstown Cancelled 45

Reason for Outage: Network Maintenance
Job Status: Cancelled
Incident Reference: J-2086-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 16/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 16/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Douglas Street, Lucas Place
Customers Affected: 45

Berwick 56

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-35662-E-1
Estimated Power Off: 16/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 16/06/2021 5:00pm
Streets Affected: Maungatua Road, Munro Road, Waipori Falls Road, Melrose Street, Shaw Road, Kowhai Spur Road, Henley Berwick Road
Customers Affected: 56

Queenstown Cancelled 133

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: Cancelled
Incident Reference: J-2086-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 16/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 16/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Douglas Street, Robertson Street, Bridge Street, Humphrey Street, Boyes Crescent, Southberg Avenue, Lucas Place, Kawarau Road
Customers Affected: 133

Queenstown Cancelled 88

Reason for Outage: Network Maintenance
Job Status: Cancelled
Incident Reference: J-2086-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 16/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 16/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Douglas Street, Robertson Street, Bridge Street, Humphrey Street, Boyes Crescent, Southberg Avenue, Lucas Place, Kawarau Road
Customers Affected: 88

Saint Bathans 56

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3046-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 16/06/2021 10:00am
Estimated Power On: 16/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Saint Bathans Downs Road, Cambrian Road, Saint Bathan's Loop Road, Loop Road, Shepherds Flat Road, Vinegar Hill Road, Pauley Road, Cross Street
Customers Affected: 56

Roslyn 40

Reason for Outage: Network Maintenance
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2680-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 17/06/2021 8:00am
Estimated Power On: 17/06/2021 4:30pm
Streets Affected: Sligo Terrace, Erin Street, City Road
Customers Affected: 40

Abbotsford 7

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2683-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 17/06/2021 8:30am
Estimated Power On: 17/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Abbotts Hill Road
Customers Affected: 7

Cromwell 16

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2944-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 17/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 17/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Cromwell Clyde Road, Cornish Point
Customers Affected: 16

Wanaka 175

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3181-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 17/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 17/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Makomako Road, Pukeko Place, Rata Street, Hunter Crescent, Aubrey Road, Kowhai Drive, Kapuka Lane, Kamahi Street, Kahu Close, Kakapo Court, Kirimoko Crescent, Matipo Street, Mohua Mews
Customers Affected: 175

Arrow Junction

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2980-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 17/06/2021 10:00am
Estimated Power On: 17/06/2021 3:00pm
Streets Affected: Morven Ferry Road, Arrow Junction Road

Frankton

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J2959-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 17/06/2021 10:30am
Estimated Power On: 17/06/2021 4:30pm
Streets Affected: Frankton Ladies Mile Highway

Harington Point 49

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2863-G-5
Estimated Power Off: 18/06/2021 8:30am
Estimated Power On: 18/06/2021 5:00pm
Streets Affected: Harington Point Road
Customers Affected: 49

Dunedin 20

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2848-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 18/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 18/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Glen Road, Avoca Street
Customers Affected: 20

Arrow Junction

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2983-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 18/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 18/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Morven Ferry Road, Arrow Junction Road

Cromwell

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3178-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 18/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 18/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Cromwell Clyde Road, Cromwell - Clyde Road (SH8)

Wanaka

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3181-G-2
Estimated Power Off: 18/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 18/06/2021 3:00pm
Streets Affected: Kirimoko Crescent

Jacks Point 738

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3061-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 18/06/2021 10:00am
Estimated Power On: 18/06/2021 2:00pm
Streets Affected: Jacks Point Rise, Rannoch Drive, Arran Lane, Double Cone Road, Kinross Lane, Hovingham Court, Hackett Road, Orford Drive, Buckler Court, McKellar Drive, McAdam Drive, Parera Lane, Kingston Road, Ellesmere Avenue, Glenfiddich Road, Falconer Rise, Soudley Court, Polperro Court, Brett Lane, Carlin Creek Drive, Reading Court, Peninsula Road, Glenelg Lane, Bretby Court, Skye Lane, Tasman Terrace, Drift Bay Road, Kintyre Court, Stockyard Lane, Rabbiters Drive, Water Race Lane, Durness Court, Boyd Road, Mulholland Drive, Afton Lane, Eichardt Place, McKenzies Shute, Jackby Court, Maori Jack Road, Scenic Drive, Fife Court, Cunninghams Drive, Torridon Court, Preserve Drive, Aberdare Court, Woolshed Road, Bluff View Terrace, Kokako Lane, Terrington Court, Summerfield Place, Bayonet Peak Place, Glengarry Court, Kerrera Lane, Appin Court, Fortune Lane, Back Shed Road, Big Valley Drive, Pioneer Court, Caithness Court, Vista Terrace, Branigan Court, Wanderer Lane, Refuge Lane, Chimney Lane, Pendeen Crescent, Remarkables Ski Field Access Road, Fairway Drive, Matagouri Drive, Hidden Island Road, Bannister Street, Glenfiddich Lane, Rockburn Lane, Morrison Drive
Customers Affected: 738

Harington Point 7

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2863-G-2
Estimated Power Off: 18/06/2021 4:00pm
Estimated Power On: 18/06/2021 5:00pm
Streets Affected: Harington Point Road
Customers Affected: 7

Halfway Bush 133

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2905-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 21/06/2021 8:00am
Estimated Power On: 21/06/2021 8:45am
Streets Affected: Mooltan Street, Blake Street, Ashmore Street, Lincoln Street, Ellersley Street
Customers Affected: 133

Pine Hill 39

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2887-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 21/06/2021 10:00am
Estimated Power On: 21/06/2021 3:00pm
Streets Affected: Fea Street, Pine Hill Road, Bank Street
Customers Affected: 39

Cromwell 19

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3190-G-2
Estimated Power Off: 21/06/2021 5:00pm
Estimated Power On: 21/06/2021 5:10pm
Streets Affected: The Mall, Murray Terrace
Customers Affected: 19

Cromwell 13

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3190-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 21/06/2021 5:00pm
Estimated Power On: 21/06/2021 9:00pm
Streets Affected: The Mall
Customers Affected: 13

Cromwell 19

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3190-G-3
Estimated Power Off: 21/06/2021 8:50pm
Estimated Power On: 21/06/2021 9:00pm
Streets Affected: The Mall, Murray Terrace
Customers Affected: 19

Dunedin Central 76

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2014-G-3
Estimated Power Off: 22/06/2021 7:00am
Estimated Power On: 22/06/2021 7:15am
Streets Affected: Albany Street, Great King Street, George Street, Union Street
Customers Affected: 76

Dunedin Central 51

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2014-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 22/06/2021 8:00am
Estimated Power On: 22/06/2021 8:30am
Streets Affected: George Street, Albany Street, Queen Street
Customers Affected: 51

Saddle Hill

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3136-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 22/06/2021 8:30am
Estimated Power On: 22/06/2021 1:00pm
Streets Affected: Saddle Hill Road

Queenstown 67

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3004-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 22/06/2021 8:30am
Estimated Power On: 22/06/2021 4:30pm
Streets Affected: Brisbane Street, Park Street, Coronation Drive
Customers Affected: 67

Queenstown 200

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2095-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 22/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 22/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Kawarau Place, Copper Beech Avenue, Elm Tree Avenue, Remarkables Crescent, Magnolia Place, Riverside Road, Chestnut Circle, Hawthorne Drive, Tex Smith Lane, Juniper Place
Customers Affected: 200

Earnscleugh 46

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3256-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 22/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 22/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Hanning Road, Boulton Road, Earnscleugh Road, Eureka Road
Customers Affected: 46

Earnscleugh 20

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3250-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 22/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 22/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Strode Road, Fraser Road
Customers Affected: 20

Roslyn 50

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2569-H-10
Estimated Power Off: 22/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 22/06/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Littlebourne Road, Stuart Street, Tweed Street
Customers Affected: 50

Dunedin Central 51

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2014-G-2
Estimated Power Off: 22/06/2021 4:00pm
Estimated Power On: 22/06/2021 4:30pm
Streets Affected: George Street, Albany Street, Queen Street
Customers Affected: 51

Highgate 76

Reason for Outage: Network Maintenance
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2686-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 23/06/2021 7:00am
Estimated Power On: 23/06/2021 7:45am
Streets Affected: City Road, Highgate, Highgate Interchange, Strathmore Crescent, Stuart Street
Customers Affected: 76

Dunedin Central 76

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2104-G-4
Estimated Power Off: 23/06/2021 7:00am
Estimated Power On: 23/06/2021 7:15am
Streets Affected: Albany Street, Great King Street, George Street, Union Street
Customers Affected: 76

Outram 99

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3562-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 23/06/2021 8:30am
Estimated Power On: 23/06/2021 5:30pm
Streets Affected: Ravensburn Street, Huntly Road, Dow Road, Currie Road, McDonald Road, Maungatua Road, Woodside Road, Mann Road, Berwick Road, McKendry Road, Lee Stream Outram Road, Tree Road, Helvellyn Street, Grainger Road, Crossfell Street
Customers Affected: 99

Central Dunedin 48

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2854-G-2
Estimated Power Off: 23/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 23/06/2021 2:00pm
Streets Affected: Cumberland Street, Howe Street, Duke Street, Great King Street, Castle Street
Customers Affected: 48

Dunedin Central 48

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2854-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 23/06/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 23/06/2021 2:00pm
Streets Affected: Cumberland Street, Howe Street, Duke Street, Great King Street, Castle Street
Customers Affected: 48

Highgate 76

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2686-G-2
Estimated Power Off: 23/06/2021 5:30pm
Estimated Power On: 23/06/2021 6:15pm
Streets Affected: City Road, Highgate, Highgate Interchange, Strathmore Crescent, Stuart Street
Customers Affected: 76

* Shows high voltage outages occurring over the next 7 days.

See full list here

ALS AURORA Outram Sub Install DSC6968 v4

News & Community Updates

The installation of a new 7.5MVA transformer is one of a number of upgrades being made at the Outram zone substation on Huntly Road.

As well as the replacement of aging equipment, the upgrades will strengthen the electricity supply to Outram and the Taieri plain, and cater to future growth in the area.

A big thank you to the Delta Utility Service crews for their hard work on this project.

Find out more

Quick Links

Join Our Team

Find out more about our team, the work we do, and how to register for information on future opportunities.

Find Out More

New submarine power cable installed across Dunedin Harbour

Improved customer service a focus for Aurora Energy

Your Network, Your News

Aurora Energy has completed its first extensive drone survey

Waipori B Line Outram to Berwick

We deliver electricity to Dunedin, Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes

Outages

Get Connected

Safety

Major Projects

Community Updates

Contractor Portal

Outages

Queenstown Cancelled 45 Icon of three little people

Clyde 5 Icon of three little people

Harington Point 9 Icon of three little people

Queenstown Cancelled 45 Icon of three little people

Berwick 56 Icon of three little people

Queenstown Cancelled 133 Icon of three little people

Queenstown Cancelled 88 Icon of three little people

Saint Bathans 56 Icon of three little people

Roslyn 40 Icon of three little people

Abbotsford 7 Icon of three little people

Cromwell 16 Icon of three little people

Wanaka 175 Icon of three little people

Arrow Junction

Frankton

Harington Point 49 Icon of three little people

Dunedin 20 Icon of three little people

Arrow Junction

Cromwell

Wanaka

Jacks Point 738 Icon of three little people

Harington Point 7 Icon of three little people

Halfway Bush 133 Icon of three little people

Pine Hill 39 Icon of three little people

Cromwell 19 Icon of three little people

Cromwell 13 Icon of three little people

Cromwell 19 Icon of three little people

Dunedin Central 76 Icon of three little people

Dunedin Central 51 Icon of three little people

Saddle Hill

Queenstown 67 Icon of three little people

Queenstown 200 Icon of three little people

Earnscleugh 46 Icon of three little people

Earnscleugh 20 Icon of three little people

Roslyn 50 Icon of three little people

Dunedin Central 51 Icon of three little people

Highgate 76 Icon of three little people

Dunedin Central 76 Icon of three little people

Outram 99 Icon of three little people

Central Dunedin 48 Icon of three little people

Dunedin Central 48 Icon of three little people

Highgate 76 Icon of three little people

News & Community Updates

Quick Links

Join Our Team

Improved customer service a focus for
Aurora Energy

Queenstown Cancelled 45

Clyde 5

Harington Point 9

Queenstown Cancelled 45

Berwick 56

Queenstown Cancelled 133

Queenstown Cancelled 88

Saint Bathans 56

Roslyn 40

Abbotsford 7

Cromwell 16

Wanaka 175

Harington Point 49

Dunedin 20

Jacks Point 738

Harington Point 7

Halfway Bush 133

Pine Hill 39

Cromwell 19

Cromwell 13

Cromwell 19

Dunedin Central 76

Dunedin Central 51

Queenstown 67

Queenstown 200

Earnscleugh 46

Earnscleugh 20

Roslyn 50

Dunedin Central 51

Highgate 76

Dunedin Central 76

Outram 99

Central Dunedin 48

Dunedin Central 48

Highgate 76