Westpower Power Outages: Map & How to Report
Westpower doesn't publish live data we can use, so we can't show a current count. Its official outage map shows power outages in West Coast.
PowerOutageTracker is independent and not affiliated with Westpower. If you see a fallen power line, stay 10 metres away and call 111.
Where Westpower operates
West Coast, except the Buller area
Ownership: West Coast Electric Power Trust
Westpower reliability
Westpower reported 5 hr 5 min without power per customer in 2026, with 3.04 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
Westpower FAQ
How do I report a power outage to Westpower?
Call 0800 768 241. If you see a fallen power line, stay 10 metres away and call 111.
What areas does Westpower cover?
West Coast, except the Buller area
How reliable is Westpower?
Westpower reported 5 hr 5 min without power per customer and 3.04 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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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. "Westpower Power Outages." Accessed 4 November 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/world/new-zealand/utilities/westpower