How do you find out if there is a power outage in your area NZ?

How do you find out if there is a power outage in your area NZ?

Fault numbers to call:

1. Far North. 0800 867 363. Top Energy. Current Outages.
2. Northland. 0800 10 40 40. North Power. Current Outages. @NorthpowerNZ.
3. Auckland. 0508 832 867. Vector. Current Outages. Vector Smartphone Outage app. @VectorLtd.

How do I find out about a power cut?

Call 105 free from your mobile or landline to get straight through to your local network operator’s emergency number. Go to your local network operator’s website to report or track the power cut.

How do I report a power outage in Auckland?

Call us on 0508 832 867.

What is my number?

Check Your Phone Settings On Android the most common path to finding your number is: Settings > About phone/device > Status/phone identity > Network. This slightly differs on Apple devices, where you can follow the path of Settings > Phone > My Number..

What to do if electricity cuts out?

What should I do during a power cut?

1. Switch off all electrical appliances that shouldn’t be left unattended, in case the power comes back on.
2. Leave a light on so you know when the power outage has been resolved.
3. Check to see if your neighbours are okay.
4. Wrap up warm.

How long is fridge OK without power?

4 hours
If the doors stay closed, food will stay safe for up to: 4 hours in a refrigerator. 48 hours in a full freezer; 24 hours in a half-full freezer.

How long will stuff stay good in fridge without power?

Where can I find out if there is a power outage in New Zealand?

If you are experiencing a power outage you can find out where outages have been reported and estimated restoration times on the Vector website vector.co.nz/outages. You might like to download their handy mobile app too.

Are there any underground power lines in Auckland?

The Auckland region has a mix of both overhead and underground power lines. 55% of customers have power lines underground in front of their properties. All new developments in the region have power lines underground as the site works for construction and road building typically provide easy and cost-efficient access to install the lines.

What to do when there is a power outage in your area?

Report the outage online or check your address for existing outages and register to receive updates. Use a torch instead of candles (a torch is safer). Switch off sensitive electrical equipment, such as your TV, computer and stereo as they can be affected by a power surge when power is restored.

Why do we have so many power outages?

Power outages happen for a variety of reasons: unplanned power outages can be caused by cars hitting our power poles, birds/helium balloons flying into power lines or bad weather causing tree branches to touch our overhead lines planned power outages are scheduled so we can complete maintenance or improvements on our network