Thursday, 1 February 2018, 1:46 pm Press Release: Transpower
Power outage: Hokitika
Transpower advises that we are
currently experiencing a power outage on our network,
affecting Hokitika and the surrounding area, following
today’s storm conditions and high winds.
Our crews are
currently planning a safe entry to the site, so they can
assess the cause of the damage and begin restoration Given
the current weather conditions, it may take some time to get
electricity back to Hokitika and the surrounding
areas.
Residents and businesses in affected areas should
expect to be without power for some time. We will confirm a
restoration time once our crews have reached the site and
begun repair works.
We apologise for any inconvenience,
and will continue to provide further updates on our Facebook
page
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