The Power Company Power Outages: Map & How to Report
The Power Company doesn't publish live data we can use, so we can't show a current count. Its official outage map shows power outages in Southland and Otago.
PowerOutageTracker is independent and not affiliated with The Power Company. If you see a fallen power line, stay 10 metres away and call 111.
Where The Power Company operates
Southland outside Invercargill city and Bluff, plus West Otago
Ownership: Southland Electric Power Supply Consumer Trust
The Power Company reliability
The Power Company reported 44 hr 50 min without power per customer in 2026, with 6.04 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
The Power Company FAQ
How do I report a power outage to The Power Company?
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 The Power Company cover?
Southland outside Invercargill city and Bluff, plus West Otago
How reliable is The Power Company?
The Power Company reported 44 hr 50 min without power per customer and 6.04 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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PowerOutageTracker.com. "The Power Company Power Outages." Accessed 4 November 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/world/new-zealand/utilities/the-power-company