Further to our last update we have restored a further 300 customers, there remains 8,500 customers without power across the district.

Please note that regular updates on the power outage will be posted on the Horizon Energy Group Facebook page.

Horizon Energy Group recommends that those still without power at 5 p.m. tonight, should make alternative arrangements as they may be without power for 2 to 3 days.

We have restored the sub-transmission supplying Whakatane, Ohope and Galatea regions following an assessment of the lines.

Horizon Networks wishes to advise customers that cyclone Cook has caused significant damage to power infrastructure supplying the Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki districts.

Horizon Energy Group, and its shareholder, the Eastern Bay Energy Trust, today announced a relief package for customers in the Edgecumbe evacuation area affected by flooding.

Horizon Networks, in conjunction with local government and Civil Defence, are working together to manage the restoration of essential services and provide every possible assistance to the community. 

As part of their commitment to health and safety, Horizon Energy Group purchased 45 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) from Heart Saver New Zealand Ltd that will be located across the Group’ s national businesses.

The Electricity Distribution business that has been operating as Horizon Energy has rebranded and will trade as Horizon Networks going forward.

The Eastern Bay of Plenty’s first electric vehicle fast charger has been installed in Whakatāne. The charging station, located on Quay Street, is a partnership between Horizon Networks, the Eastern Bay Energy Trust and Whakatāne District Council.

On 16 November 2016, Horizon Services Limited entered into an agreement to purchase the business and assets of Electrinet Limited, subject to certain conditions being met.