Vector media update 14 Feb 3.30pm 
 
As of 3.30pm, 42,000 Aucklanders were without power across the region.
 
We continue to see the same pattern we have been seeing since the cyclone began, whereby we are fixing faults, only for new outages to occur. We expect the number of people without power to continue to fluctuate for some time yet due to the ongoing weather and ground conditions.
 
For some areas, restoration times will take longer as our crews are not able to access damaged equipment due to blocked roads.
 
We know that other lines companies we are in touch with are experiencing similar conditions and challenges. Our thoughts are with everyone across the North Island who are without power, road access or communications.
 
Thank you Aucklanders for your continued patience. We know this is a deeply frustrating and upsetting time.
 
Please remember to stay well clear of fallen power lines or damaged electrical equipment, and to treat them as live at all times. ​ If you or someone in your household is using medical equipment that relies on electricity, let your retailer know (for example; Mercury, Contact or Genesis) if you lose power. If there is an immediate health threat, please contact your health provider or call 111.​ 
 
To report an outage or check an address for an outage go to: Vector.co.nz/outages