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Number Without Power Declines

Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 4:12 pm | Orion New Zealand Limited

Over the last 24 hours a further 500 Orion customers have had their power restored, following last week's destructive wind storm. This means that of the original 28,000 that lost power in the storm, 500 now remain without electricity. These remaining ... More >>

Number Without Power Continues to Decline

Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 11:47 am | Orion New Zealand Limited

The number of Orion customers without power, following last week's destructive wind storm, has fallen to approximately 700. The storm originally took out power to 28,000 Orion customers. More >>

Efforts continue to restore power supply

Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 4:39 pm | Orion New Zealand Limited

Electricity still remains out to 1,000 of the original 28,000 Orion customers that lost electricity supply in last week's destructive wind storm. Contractors are continuing to make progress to clear fallen trees and debris before working on the damaged lines. More >>

Efforts to restore power supply continue

Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 11:58 am | Orion New Zealand Limited

All available crews, including those from other regions, are making every effort to clear storm damage and reconnect supply to the remaining1,200 Orion customers without power. To date we have restored power to over 26,000 customers. More >>

Restoration of power supply continues

Monday, 16 September 2013, 5:20 pm | Orion New Zealand Limited

Approximately 800 Orion customers had their power restored today bringing the number remaining without power after last week's major windstorm to 1,200. This means that over 95% of the originally affected 28,000 customers have had their power restored. More >>

Progress to restore power slowing

Monday, 16 September 2013, 12:17 pm | Orion New Zealand Limited

The number of Orion customers without power this morning has reduced to 1,500 from the original 28,000 customers that lost electricity supply on Tuesday night due to gale force winds. More >>

Less than 2,000 now without power

Monday, 16 September 2013, 10:42 am | Orion New Zealand Limited

The number of Orion customers without power following the gale force winds on Tuesday night is now less than 2,000. 28,000 customers originally lost electricity supply due to the winds. Most of those that remain without power are in the rural community ... More >>

Continued progress in restoring power

Monday, 16 September 2013, 10:35 am | Orion New Zealand Limited

Over 1,000 customers had their power restored on Sunday bringing the number of Orion customers without power, following the gale force winds on Tuesday night, down to below 2,000 this morning. 28,000 customers originally lost electricity supply due ... More >>

Steady progress in restoring power

Sunday, 15 September 2013, 11:35 am | Orion New Zealand Limited

Electricity remains out to 2,500 of the original 28,000 Orion customers that lost electricity supply on Tuesday night, due to the gale force winds. Most of those without power are in the rural community west of Christchurch. More >>

Progress to restore power continues

Friday, 13 September 2013, 4:23 pm | Orion New Zealand Limited

Electricity remains out to 6,000 Orion customers this afternoon. The areas without power are predominantly in the rural region west of Christchurch, while some smaller areas within Christchurch city are also affected. More >>

Progress to restore power continues

Friday, 13 September 2013, 11:56 am | Orion New Zealand Limited

Electricity remains out to 6,500 Orion customers this morning. Of the original 28,000 customers that lost power on Tuesday night, due to the gale force winds, 75% have now had power restored. More >>

Progress to restore power continues - 4.30pm Thurs 12/9/13

Thursday, 12 September 2013, 4:55 pm | Orion New Zealand Limited

If you see a fallen power line, or a tree on a power line, please stay well clear and call us immediately on 0800 363 9898. Also, we appeal for people not to try and remove trees and branches from power lines. The lines may still be live. Please leave ... More >>

Progress to restore power continues

Thursday, 12 September 2013, 11:46 am | Orion New Zealand Limited

Power remains out to 11,000 Orion customers this morning after strong winds on Tuesday night affected power supply across Orion's electricity distribution network. More >>

Progress to restore power continues this morning - 6.30am

Thursday, 12 September 2013, 8:29 am | Orion New Zealand Limited

Power remains out to 11,000 Orion customers this morning after strong winds on Tuesday night affected power supply across Orion’s electricity distribution network. More >>

Progress to restore power

Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 4:08 pm | Orion New Zealand Limited

Power remains out to 15,000 Orion customers this afternoon after strong winds affected power lines across Orion's electricity distribution network overnight. Most power cuts are due to trees or branches falling onto power lines. More >>

Orion continues to assess network after strong winds

Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 11:37 am | Orion New Zealand Limited

Power is out to 17,000 Orion customers this morning, down from 28,000 overnight, after strong winds affected power lines across Orion's electricity distribution network. Most power cuts are due to trees or branches falling onto power lines. More >>

Orion weighs Commission's counter-proposal

Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 10:43 am | Orion New Zealand Limited

Christchurch-based Orion says it is too early to give a definitive response to the Commerce Commission's draft decision released today about the company's post-earthquake electricity network reliability and prices. More >>

Orion reports steady profit, capex and debt are set to rise

Monday, 15 July 2013, 2:40 pm | Orion New Zealand Limited

Christchurch-based electricity distribution company, Orion New Zealand Limited, made a $49m profit after tax in 2013. Orion paid dividends of $32m to its ultimate shareholders, Christchurch City and Selwyn District, down $2m on 2012. More >>

Auditor-General highlights Orion’s practices

Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 11:03 am | Orion New Zealand Limited

Christchurch-based electricity network company, Orion New Zealand Limited, has been acknowledged by a public sector watchdog for its sound asset management practices. More >>

Good progress made to restore power

Saturday, 6 July 2013, 7:08 pm | Orion New Zealand Limited

Work has continued this afternoon to restore power to Orion's customers affected by cuts after strong winds brought power lines down early this morning. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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