Vector media update, 13 February 8.30am
 
As of 8.30am, 15,000 Auckland customers were without power. Our crews have worked through the night to restore as many as they safely can, while more outages continue to impact the network as a result of strong winds and vegetation. This number will change constantly as we restore homes and businesses.
  
With the worst of the weather forecast for later today, we do expect further outages across the region and our crews are prepared for this. In some instances, it’s likely these outages will be prolonged as our crews encounter challenges, such as road access caused by fallen trees or slips, which could delay repair times. 
 
For more information, please go to www.vector.co.nz/outages. ​  
 
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