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New power records for Wellington and South Island
Thursday, 6 July 2006, 2:08 pm | Transpower
The peak electricity demand records crept higher yesterday for the South Island and Wellington. As System Operator, Transpower recorded a South Island peak demand of 2252 MW (megawatts) between 5.30 and 6pm yesterday (5th July). More >>
Power demand keeps climbing - 02 Jul 2006
Sunday, 2 July 2006, 8:21 pm | Transpower
As System Operator, Transpower recorded a New Zealand peak demand of 6748 MW (megawatts) between 5.30 and 6pm on Thursday evening (29th June). More >>
Demand for electricity continues to hit new highs
Wednesday, 28 June 2006, 2:59 pm | Transpower
As System Operator, Transpower recorded a New Zealand peak demand of 6676 MW (megawatts) between 5.30 and 6pm last evening (27th June). More >>
Reports on the Auckland Outage Incident
Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 4:58 pm | Transpower
Transpower has now released three reports on the Auckland outage incident of 12 June, 2006. These reports represent Transpower's preliminary findings in respect of the incident. Transpower's own investigation into the matter continues. More >>
A week of peak power demand records – 23 Jun 2006
Monday, 26 June 2006, 2:58 pm | Transpower
The cold and stormy weather that has gripped the country in the past week has seen electricity consumption soar. More >>
A week of peak power demand records
Friday, 23 June 2006, 4:24 pm | Transpower
The cold and stormy weather that has gripped the country in the past week has seen electricity consumption soar. More >>
Transpower submission on EC draft decision
Friday, 23 June 2006, 3:57 pm | Transpower
Transpower has today given the Electricity Commission a comprehensive submission in response to the Commission’s draft decision on the North Island 400 kV transmission line proposal. More >>
Power for the people topic
Friday, 23 June 2006, 2:55 pm | Transpower
There will be no shortage of heat or light at the Transpower Future Energy Debate, a free, open to the public event at the New Zealand International Science Festival, 1–9 July 2006, held in Dunedin. More >>
Cold snap results in record power demand
Tuesday, 20 June 2006, 10:58 am | Transpower
New Zealand’s electricity use reached record levels last evening, requiring careful management of the available generation. More >>
Transpower engages external experts
Thursday, 15 June 2006, 5:19 pm | Transpower
Transpower has asked independent engineering experts to review Monday’s incident which cut power to a large part of Auckland. More >>
Transpower responds to Minister’s request
Thursday, 15 June 2006, 3:15 pm | Transpower
Transpower will respond to the Minister of Energy’s request with a comprehensive report on Monday’s power outage that affected a large part of Auckland. More >>
Ak Power Outage Update Early Afternoon 12.06.06
Monday, 12 June 2006, 2:26 pm | Transpower
Transpower reports that electricity is now being restored to Auckland central business district and affected suburbs. A fault, which occurred at 8:32 am this morning, caused the power failure when overhead earth wires dropped into Transpower’s 110 kV switching ... More >>
Auckland Power Outage Update
Monday, 12 June 2006, 2:17 pm | Transpower
Transpower reports that electricity is now being restored to Auckland central business district and affected suburbs. A fault, which occurred at 8:32 am this morning, caused the power failure when overhead earth wires dropped into Transpower’s 110 kV switching ... More >>
Transpower: Auckland Power Outage Update
Monday, 12 June 2006, 12:21 am | Transpower
It is expected that power will be restored to the Auckland Central business district and affected suburbs by mid-afternoon. More >>
North Is 400 kV transmission line suspended
Thursday, 1 June 2006, 2:50 pm | Transpower
Transpower has advised the Electricity Commission that it wishes to suspend its North Island 400 kV transmission line proposal, to allow a revision of the proposal to be considered. More >>
Seeking solutions to N Auckland, Northland’s Needs
Monday, 29 May 2006, 4:38 pm | Transpower
A paper requesting information on possible non-transmission alternatives for meeting the future electricity needs of North Auckland and Northland has been released by Transpower. More >>
New transmission link commissioned
Monday, 15 May 2006, 9:02 am | Transpower
A new high voltage transmission circuit supplying the top of the South Island has been put into service this afternoon by Transpower, owner and operator of the National Grid. More >>
Transpower to seek positive outcome for NZ
Thursday, 27 April 2006, 10:58 am | Transpower
Transpower will continue to work towards a positive final outcome in July, following today’s draft decision by the Electricity Commission to not approve the proposed upper North Island 400 kV transmission line investment. More >>
Good Progress on Upgrading Transmission Capacity
Friday, 21 April 2006, 3:37 pm | Transpower
A significant capital works programme proving long-term benefits to North Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and Buller is nearing completion. More >>
Transpower Publishes Annual Planning Report 2006
Tuesday, 4 April 2006, 11:00 am | Transpower
Transpower has published its first Annual Planning Report, a document which provides detail on the issues impacting on electricity demand and generation in New Zealand over the next ten years, viewed from the perspective of the transmission network ... More >>
