Media Releases
Helicopter rides without the rescue for generous Northlanders
The last time Ron Nicholas was aboard one of Northland’s Electricity Rescue Helicopters, he was sporting a broken pelvis.
That was back in 1997, shortly after the Arapohue farmer had been run over by his tractor.
NZRFG fibre footprint could top 80% of urban New Zealand
The Central Fibre Consortium has been shortlisted for prioritised negotiations with Crown Fibre Holdings over the ultra-fast broadband initiative.
Northpower welcomes more NZRFG fibre progress
Northpower CEO Mark Gatland has welcomed the news another member of the New Zealand Regional Fibre Group is a step closer to helping build a Government backed ultra-fast fibre network.
Tai Tokerau Tall Ship Challenge - powered by Northpower and Top Energy
The two Northland Lines Companies, Northpower and Top Energy will again be sponsoring the 2011 Tai Tokerau Tall Ship’s Challenge, being held in May this year.
$5 million dollar line charge holiday
Northpower is giving all consumers connected to its network a line charge holiday totalling $5 million – effective immediately.
Northpower line charges to electricity retailers will increase from 1 April 2011
Line charges to electricity retailers supplying customers on the Northpower network will increase 4.3% from 1 April 2011. The increases vary according to the type of connection and the annual consumption but, for the average domestic consumer on our network (6600 units per annum) the increase will be around $1.50 per month or $18 a year before GST.
Govt gives green light for NZRFG to pioneer fibre networks
The New Zealand Regional Fibre Group is welcoming news that the Government has selected two of its members to begin building New Zealand’s ultra-fast fibre network.
Successful Negotiation for First Stage Roll-out of Ultra Fast Broadband
Northpower is excited with the news today that it has successfully completed negotiations with Crown Fibre Holdings to be a partner for the initial roll out of the Government’s ultra fast broadband initiative.
Northpower to provide fault and maintenance services for Wellington Electricity
Wellington Electricity Lines Limited (Wellington Electricity) has selected and agreed contractual terms with Northpower Limited (Northpower) to provide fault response, maintenance, and some capital services, says Chief Executive Greg Skelton.
Northpower Chosen to Enter Negotiations for First Stage Roll-out of UFB
Crown Fibre Holdings announced on 09 September that Northpower is one of three parties to be chosen to progress to the negotiation stage with Crown Fibre Holdings as part of the partner selection process for the first stage roll out of the Government’s ultra fast broadband initiative.
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