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    / Media Releases

    10/08/2026

    Joint Media Release: New Zealand's first local flexibility market goes live as four EDBs join Our Energy for Localflex launch

    Cyclone Vainu damage
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    13/04/2026

    Cyclone Vaianu: Media statement 12 April 11 am

    Power pole downed in storm
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    10/04/2026

    Vector prepares for Cyclone Vaianu to hit Auckland

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    / Media Releases

    31/03/2026

    Vector AMP26: Future-ready energy for a growing Auckland

    Power pole downed in storm
    / Media Releases

    21/04/2025

    Media advisory; Monday 21 11AM update on power restoration

    Crew working on lines at dusk
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    20/04/2025

    Media advisory; Sunday 20 5:30PM update on power restoration

    Crews on ladder fixing power lines
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    20/04/2025

    Media advisory; Sunday 20 1PM update on power restoration

    Crew working on lines at dusk
    / Media Releases

    19/04/2025

    Media advisory; Saturday 19, PM update on power restoration

    Crews on ladder fixing power lines
    / Media Releases

    19/04/2025

    Media advisory; Saturday 19, Work to restore power continues

    Power pole downed in storm
    / Media Releases

    18/04/2025

    Media advisory; Friday 18, update on power restoration

    View across the Hauraki Gulf of Auckland city
    / Media Releases

    19/06/2024

    Vector and Auckland Council partner with Ecobulb to help reduce energy bills for struggling homes

    / Media Releases

    12/02/2024

    ChargeNet buys eight of Vector’s Auckland EV-charging sites

    Auckland at night
    / Media Releases

    17/07/2023

    Vector to pass Loss Rental Rebate credit to Aucklanders

    / Media Releases

    30/06/2023

    Vector confirms completion of sale of 50% interest in Vector Metering to QIC

    / Media Releases

    20/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 20 Feb 11am update

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    19/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 19 Feb 8am update

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    18/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 18 Feb 8am update

    / Media Releases

    17/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 17 Feb 8am update

    / Media Releases

    16/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 16 Feb 8am update

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    15/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 15 Feb 8am update

    / Media Releases

    14/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 14 Feb 3.30pm update

    / Media Releases

    14/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 14 Feb 11am update

    / Media Releases

    14/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 14 Feb 8.30am update

    / Media Releases

    13/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 13 Feb 6.30pm update

    / Media Releases

    13/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 13 Feb 4pm update

    / Media Releases

    13/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 13 Feb 11am update

    / Media Releases

    13/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 13 Feb 8.30am update

    / Media Releases

    12/02/2023

    Cyclone Gabrielle: 12 Feb 8pm update

    / Media Releases

    28/01/2023

    Auckland floods: 4pm power outage update

    / Media Releases

    28/01/2023

    Auckland floods: Power outage update

    / Media Releases

    28/01/2023

    Vector media statement: Floods impact Auckland's electricity network

    / Media Releases

    02/09/2022

    Vector acknowledges historic quality compliance breaches

    / Media Releases

    30/06/2022

    Vector to pass Loss Rental Rebate credit to Aucklanders

    / Media Releases

    16/05/2022

    Appointment of new COO Metering & OnGas

    / Media Releases

    15/02/2022

    Cyclone Dovi: Auckland electricity network update

    / Media Releases

    14/02/2022

    Cyclone Dovi: Auckland electricity network update 14 February

    / Media Releases

    13/02/2022

    Cyclone Dovi: Auckland electricity network evening update

    / Media Releases

    13/02/2022

    Cyclone Dovi: Auckland electricity network update

    / Media Releases

    12/02/2022

    Vector preparing for Cyclone Dovi with risk of widespread prolonged outages

    / Media Releases

    13/10/2021

    Vector comments on release of Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan discussion document

    / Media Releases

    11/10/2021

    Gas Infrastructure Future Working Group sets out reasons for managed gas transition

    / Media Releases

    27/09/2021

    Vector collaborates with X, the moonshot factory, to virtualise Auckland electricity network and support energy decarbonisation

    / Media Releases

    23/04/2021

    Vector to pass Loss Rental Rebate credit to Aucklanders

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    15/02/2021

    Vector keeping an eye on the weather over Auckland lockdown

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    02/02/2021

    Vector comments on Climate Change Commission draft advice

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    21/10/2020

    Vector crews prepared for strong winds and heavy rain

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    25/09/2020

    Vector encourages Aucklanders to prepare for bad weather

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    28/07/2020

    Vector and AWS Join Forces to Accelerate the Future of Energy

    / Media Releases

    27/07/2020

    Vector welcomes Government investigation into pumped storage

    / Media Releases

    07/07/2020

    Vector asks public to prepare for strong winds

    / Media Releases

    10/06/2020

    Consumers lose out yet again in Electricity Authority's Transmission Pricing Reforms

    / Media Releases

    29/04/2020

    New Zealand’s three largest gas distributors unite to offer businesses payment deferrals during COVID-19

    / Media Releases

    17/04/2020

    New Zealand’s four largest electricity distributors come together to offer businesses payment deferrals during COVID-19

    / Media Releases

    09/04/2020

    Vector asks public to prepare for possible storm-related power cuts over Easter

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    26/03/2020

    Vector response: essential energy services <br> during COVID-19

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    13/03/2020

    Vector keeping close eye on sudden changeable weather in light of drought conditions

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    03/03/2020

    Vector Powersmart to deliver renewable energy future for Tokelau

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    02/03/2020

    Vector has teamed up with Spark to help modernise the way Kiwis’ energy is monitored

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    19/02/2020

    Vector's financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2019

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    22/01/2020

    Faster access to electrical emergencies could save lives

    / Media Releases

    17/01/2020

    On board for Auckland-wide electric buses: Vector and AT sign MoU

    / Media Releases

    17/12/2019

    Vector crews on standby for bad weather

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    17/12/2019

    Vector staves off court proceedings brought against it by Bernard Whimp

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    03/12/2019

    Vector to sell Kapuni assets and enter into new long term natural gas and LPG supply arrangements

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    22/10/2019

    Vector crews on standby for strong winds

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    18/10/2019

    Genesis Reimagines Energy with New Zealand's First Advanced Gas Meters

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    17/10/2019

    Auckland Harbour Bridge lights up for World Energy Day

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    14/10/2019

    Vector monitoring weather reports; additional crews on standby

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    04/10/2019

    Smart EV charging put to the test in New Zealand first

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    16/09/2019

    Outsmarting Auckland storms

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    03/09/2019

    Vector and Watercare to build New Zealand’s first floating solar array

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    02/09/2019

    trial of vehicle-to-home technology kicks off in Piha

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    29/08/2019

    Vector wins three diversity and inclusion awards, including Supreme Award

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    22/08/2019

    Vector crews on standby for bad weather

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    15/08/2019

    Vector to help Waiheke Island become the world’s first fully electrified island

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    12/08/2019

    close watch on weather

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    23/07/2019

    Government Policy Statement needed to solve transmission pricing dilemma

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    16/07/2019

    Vector welcomes ICCC report, calls for new ‘Ministry of Energy’ to ensure actions can be met

    / Media Releases

    13/06/2019

    Natives Get Star Treatment at Totara Park Planting Day

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    30/05/2019

    Commerce Commission Draft Decision Risks Constraining Auckland Growth

    / Media Releases

    12/05/2019

    VECTOR PREPARED FOR SEVERE WEATHER

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    22/03/2019

    Vector agrees to penalty for breaches to network quality standards in 2015 and 2016

    / Media Releases

    19/03/2019

    Vector staves off court proceedings brought against it by Bernard Whimp

    / Media Releases

    01/03/2019

    Vector achieves strong result in environmental stewardship disclosure report

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    28/02/2019

    VECTOR ANNOUNCES PRICE DECREASE FOR ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION CHARGES

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    22/02/2019

    Upper North Island electricity lines companies are keeping close watch on weather ahead of wet and windy weekend

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    12/02/2019

    Vector to participate in data driven transformer project to improve network performance

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    07/02/2019

    Vector and Chargetrip partner to ease ‘range and charge anxiety’ among EV users

    / Media Releases

    29/01/2019

    Commerce Commission Draft Decision Risks Constraining Auckland Growth

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    22/01/2019

    Vector to explore benefits of vehicle-to-home technology in Piha community

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    19/12/2018

    Vector releases EV charging guide for commercial, mixed use and residential properties

    / Media Releases

    11/12/2018

    First All-Girl Team Wins Vector Epro8 Challenge

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    05/12/2018

    Auckland E-Prix 2019

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    04/12/2018

    Lightning strikes across Auckland this morning

    / Media Releases

    19/11/2018

    Audi and Vector: Pioneer e-mobility services

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    05/11/2018

    Vector urges caution, safety around fireworks and power lines

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    29/10/2018

    Working group formed to tackle end of life batteries

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    29/10/2018

    Vector first employer awarded with new Accessibility Tick in New Zealand

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    19/10/2018

    Vector Lights for World Energy Day

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    12/10/2018

    Vector Prepares for High Winds

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    12/10/2018

    Leading Eco Building Latest Evidence New zealand is Switching on to Solar

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    10/10/2018

    Vector and Commerce Commission to settle following 2015 and 2016 quality standard breaches

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    21/09/2018

    THOUSANDS OF NEW TREES PLANTED TO HELP PREVENT POWER OUTAGES

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    11/09/2018

    VECTOR RESPONDS TO GOVERNMENT’S FIRST REPORT INTO ITS REVIEW OF RETAIL ELECTRICITY PRICES

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    06/09/2018

    Vector responds to Commerce Commission initial decision on request to reopen the default price-quality path (DPP)

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    29/08/2018

    Vector acquires national metering services provider Vircom

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    15/08/2018

    Meet Will – Vector’s new renewable energy educator in schools

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    26/07/2018

    New connections show Auckland’s growth far from slowing

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    13/07/2018

    Vector to pass Loss Rental Rebate surpluses directly to Aucklanders

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    02/07/2018

    VECTOR ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF GROUP GENERAL MANAGER EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES BRIAN RYAN

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    27/06/2018

    Icy blast has Kiwis reaching for the thermostat

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    17/05/2018

    Vector Lights part of annual tech showcase

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    16/05/2018

    Vector funding extends reach of Auckland Writers Festival to low decile schools

    / Media Releases

    15/05/2018

    Auckland first to mark International Day of Light

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    28/04/2018

    Update on the storm: Sunday 7am

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    27/04/2018

    Vector urges the public to prepare for further bad weather this weekend

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    26/04/2018

    API Vulnerability in Outage App

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    15/04/2018

    Update from the CEO following the recent storm

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    11/04/2018

    Storm Update Friday 20th 10am

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    10/04/2018

    VECTOR CREWS ON STANDBY FOR STORM

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    26/03/2018

    VECTOR WELCOMES THE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REVIEW OF ELECTRICITY PRICES

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    19/03/2018

    Vector Lights energy system and public artwork officially unveiled

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    11/01/2018

    Vector first to use digital eyes and ears in network upkeep

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    07/01/2018

    Storm update; Sunday AM

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    04/01/2018

    Vector Prepared For Severe Weather

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    07/11/2017

    WORK ON VECTOR LIGHTS WELL UNDERWAY

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    31/10/2017

    Vector launches artificial intelligence system to manage Auckland’s electricity network

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    31/10/2017

    VECTOR WINS NEW AUSTRALIAN SMART METERING CONTRACT

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    31/10/2017

    VECTOR APPOINTS ROD SNODGRASS TO NEW ROLE OF CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER

    / Media Releases

    20/10/2017

    Net zero emissions target not just 'the right thing to do'

    / Media Releases

    26/09/2017

    Vector 2017 Annual General Meeting

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    29/08/2017

    Vector to boost its smart energy solutions

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    24/08/2017

    First NZ installation of next-generation solar storage

    / Media Releases

    22/08/2017

    Safety always, because lives matter

    / Media Releases

    10/08/2017

    Vector creates Australasian first in salt plant energy solution

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    31/07/2017

    Sale of Vector Gas Limited to First State Funds

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    31/07/2017

    Vector Switches on NZ's First Tesla Powerwall Battery

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    31/07/2017

    Vector unveils Asia Pacific's first grid scale Tesla Powerpack

    / Media Releases

    31/07/2017

    Appointment of Chief Digital Officer

    / Media Releases

    31/07/2017

    Nothing has changed in latest TPM rewrite

    / Media Releases

    31/07/2017

    Commission's approach supports new energy future

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    31/07/2017

    Auckland Council and Vector partner on energy efficiency

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    31/07/2017

    Vector Invests in World Leading Internet of Energy Software

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    31/07/2017

    Vector and Auckland Council Partner to light Auckland Harbour Bridge

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    31/07/2017

    Vector set to unleash power of EVs<br>via two-way charging

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    31/07/2017

    Northern Territory seeks Vector solution for battery storage

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    31/07/2017

    Unintended breach to be remedied via pricing over next two years

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    31/07/2017

    Vector to follow Commerce Commission repayment terms

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    28/07/2017

    $13.9m will be remedied in Auckland lines pricing