OtagoNet Power Outages: Map & How to Report
OtagoNet doesn't publish live data we can use, so we can't show a current count. Its official outage map shows power outages in Otago.
PowerOutageTracker is independent and not affiliated with OtagoNet. If you see a fallen power line, stay 10 metres away and call 111.
Where OtagoNet operates
Most of rural Otago, from near St Bathans to the Chaslands and from the Blue Mountains to Shag Point, including South Otago
Ownership: The Power Company
OtagoNet reliability
OtagoNet reported 42 hr 15 min without power per customer in 2026, with 3.97 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
OtagoNet FAQ
How do I report a power outage to OtagoNet?
Call 0800 808 587. 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 OtagoNet cover?
Most of rural Otago, from near St Bathans to the Chaslands and from the Blue Mountains to Shag Point, including South Otago
How reliable is OtagoNet?
OtagoNet reported 42 hr 15 min without power per customer and 3.97 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. "OtagoNet Power Outages." Accessed 4 November 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/world/new-zealand/utilities/otagonet