Nelson Electricity Power Outages: Map & How to Report
Nelson Electricity doesn't publish live data we can use, so we can't show a current count. Its official outage map shows power outages in Nelson.
PowerOutageTracker is independent and not affiliated with Nelson Electricity. If you see a fallen power line, stay 10 metres away and call 111.
Where Nelson Electricity operates
Central Nelson, around 10,000 connections
Ownership: Network Tasman (amalgamated into it on 31 March 2026)
Nelson Electricity joined Network Tasman on 31 March 2026, so faults are now handled through Network Tasman. The figures here are from its last year as a separate company.
Nelson Electricity reliability
Nelson Electricity reported 15 min without power per customer in 2026, with 0.07 interruptions per customer. The national figure was 4 hr 1 min in 2025, though it may be measured differently.
Scope: Year to 31 March 2026. Planned plus unplanned network interruptions (Schedule 10(i) Class B + Class C), not normalised for major events, excluding low-voltage faults and Transpower outages. This is the Commerce Commission's performance-summary method.
Regions served
Other lines companies nearby
Nelson Electricity FAQ
How do I report a power outage to Nelson Electricity?
Call 0800 508 100. It also takes reports online through the link on this page. If you see a fallen power line, stay 10 metres away and call 111.
What areas does Nelson Electricity cover?
Central Nelson, around 10,000 connections
How reliable is Nelson Electricity?
Nelson Electricity reported 15 min without power per customer and 0.07 interruptions per customer in 2026. Scope: Year to 31 March 2026. Planned plus unplanned network interruptions (Schedule 10(i) Class B + Class C), not normalised for major events, excluding low-voltage faults and Transpower outages. This is the Commerce Commission's performance-summary method.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Weather warnings are from MetService under CC BY 4.0. Reliability data is from the New Zealand Commerce Commission under CC BY 4.0.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Nelson Electricity Power Outages." Accessed 4 November 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/world/new-zealand/utilities/nelson-electricity