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Northpower Fibre announces UFB build plan
Northpower Fibre’s Ultra-Fast Broadband network is ahead of schedule, with fibre now passing more than 3700 Whangarei premises after just a matter of months.
Survivor encourages Northlanders to support Rescue Helicopter Appeal
A Mangawhai woman is paying tribute to Northland’s Electricity Rescue Helicopter service after suffering potentially fatal head injuries while cycling in Mangawhai Forest near Te Arai.
$70 Northpower Trust Distribution
Electricity consumers in the Whangarei and Kaipara Districts will receive a $70 tax free credit on their November power account.
The distribution is from the Northpower Electric Power Trust (NEPT).
Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal lifts off
Northlanders are being urged to show their generosity as the 2011 Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal lifts-off.
Mates survive 7 hours clinging to chilly bin
Two fishing mates spent nearly seven hours clinging to a chilly bin at the mercy of the tides off Northland’s coast after their boat capsized yesterday.
2011 Northland Rescue Helicopter Appeal targets $300,000
Northlanders are being urged to again show their generosity as the 2011 Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal lifts-off.
Appeal envelopes are being distributed throughout the North now and major sponsors, Northpower and Top Energy, hope to better last year’s combined fundraising total of $264,360 by topping the $300,000 mark.
Helicopter Appeal targets $150,000 in public donations
Northlanders are being urged to again show their generosity as the 2011 Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal nears lift-off.
Appeal envelopes will be distributed throughout the North later this month and Northpower public affairs manager Steve Macmillan hopes to at least match last year’s fundraising total of $264,360.
Northpower Fibre appoints CEO
Northpower Fibre has appointed Darren Mason as its CEO following a six month stint as acting CEO and an extensive external recruitment process.
Pacific Islands growth for NZ electricity company
A Whangarei lines company playing a crucial role in the upgrade and expansion of Samoa’s electricity network is targeting other Pacific Islands for further growth.
Power use highest ever
Electricity use soared past former Northpower supply peaks as Whangarei and Kaipara residents turned heaters up high to cope with Northland’s unique snowy weather.
Media Contact
For more information please contact:
Steve Macmillan
Public Affairs Manager
Phone: 09 978 2903
Mobile: 029 770 4693
Email Steve
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