WEL Networks Power Outages: Map & How to Report
WEL Networks doesn't publish live data we can use, so we can't show a current count. Its official outage map shows power outages in Waikato.
PowerOutageTracker is independent and not affiliated with WEL Networks. If you see a fallen power line, stay 10 metres away and call 111.
Where WEL Networks operates
Hamilton, Raglan and surrounding Waikato
Ownership: WEL Energy Trust
WEL Networks reliability
WEL Networks reported 3 hr 6 min without power per customer in 2026, with 2.09 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
WEL Networks FAQ
How do I report a power outage to WEL Networks?
Call 0800 800 935. 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 WEL Networks cover?
Hamilton, Raglan and surrounding Waikato
How reliable is WEL Networks?
WEL Networks reported 3 hr 6 min without power per customer and 2.09 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. "WEL Networks Power Outages." Accessed 4 November 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/world/new-zealand/utilities/wel-networks