Vector prepares for Cyclone Vaianu to hit Auckland

With MetService forecasting the potential for strong winds and heavy rain across Auckland this Sunday, Vector is ready to respond if needed.

If strong winds hit, that increases the risk of trees or large branches coming down and damaging power lines - which could lead to outages for some customers.

We’ve taken steps to ensure field crews are available, including in in our call centre, so we’re ready to respond. If, at any point, conditions become unsafe, crews will need to be stood down until it’s safe to continue.

With the severity and duration of the weather still uncertain, now’s a good time for Aucklanders to take a few simple steps - charge phones and other devices and keep an eye on local weather updates.

If you rely on electricity for medical reasons, please make sure your backup plan is ready.

And a quick safety reminder: stay well clear of any fallen or low-hanging power lines and always treat them as live. Call 111 if you see any.

You can check the latest outage information at vector.co.nz/outages.