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Waipā warms up for winter
Waipā Networks deems its Winter Warmer Packs a great success this year, with 200 packs distributed to local families across the Waipā district. The Winter Warmer Packs were one of two Waipā Networks’ community energy initiatives launched in 2023 to support whānau. Families can either self-nominate or be nominated by another member of the community. …..
Read moreTeam gears up for the 2023 Connexis Line Mechanic Competition
Invercargill, 1 September 2023 – Waipā Networks is poised to leave an indelible mark on the upcoming Connexis Line Mechanic Competition 2023, scheduled to unfold in Invercargill this September. This nationwide event promises to be a grand showcase of extraordinary skills and a testament to camaraderie within the industry. Since its revival in 2005, Waipā …..
Read moreCultivating excellence at Waikato Tree Services
Waikato Tree Services arborist Jason Gwynn has been nominated to compete for the National Young Horticulturist of the Year 2023 award. Jason’s nomination is a testament to his exceptional skills, passion and dedication to the work he does within Waikato Tree Services and Waipā Networks. As the recent Young Arborist of the Year award recipient, …..
Read moreDaffodils aplenty at Waipā Networks
To recognise Daffodil Day this week, Waipā Networks brought the team’s cafeteria to life with yellow daffodils and delicious yellow goodies. Daffodil Day is one of New Zealand’s longest-running health campaigns, organised annually by the Cancer Society of New Zealand since 1990. Donations are used to raise awareness about cancer, promote cancer prevention measures, and …..
Read moreKawhia Fire Brigade gets new emergency response ute
The Kawhia Volunteer Fire Brigade has secured vital funding for a new emergency response utility vehicle. A group of 20 dedicated volunteer members make up the Fire Brigade, serving a vast geographical area covering approximately 600 square kilometres of rugged rural terrain. This acquisition promises to enhance the brigade’s ability to provide efficient and effective …..
Read moreBuilding sustainable partnerships
Waipā Networks & Cambridge Community House Te Awamutu, Tuesday 25 July – Waipā Networks marked another community milestone by establishing a sustainable partnership with the Cambridge Community House Trust. As part of this unique partnership, we’re sponsoring an Electric Vehicle (EV) for Cambridge Community House’s use, ensuring the organisation can carry out their community work …..
Read moreMeet Dave Rodgers, Head of Operations
Meet Dave Rodgers, our Head of Operations at Waipā Networks! With an impressive 39 years of experience in the industry, Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. His diverse background includes working in distribution, transmission, and project management, making him highly skilled in various areas. Dave’s response was enthusiastic when asked …..
Read moreMeet Audrey Scheurich, Head of Finance & Commercial
Today, we want to introduce you to Audrey Scheurich, our Head of Finance & Commercial at Waipā Networks. We chatted with Audrey to learn more about her background, her thoughts on the company, and some fun facts about herself. Audrey has been working in the infrastructure sector since 2005, gaining a ton of experience along …..
Read moreMeet the CEO of Waipā Networks
Ever wondered what it’s like to be the CEO of a community-owned business? Meet Sean Horgan, our Chief Executive Officer at Waipā Networks, who has some interesting insights to share. Sean’s been working in the industry for around 30 years and started as a Commercial Analyst at the Huntly Power Station in 1995. After several …..
Read moreCambridge & Te Awamutu Ecobulb Event
We want to thank the Cambridge and Te Awamutu communities for supporting our giveaway of Ecobulb lightbulbs during some pretty wild and windy weather! We have now distributed 6,500 energy-efficient lightbulbs to the Cambridge community, bringing the total number of Ecobulbs to 30,000. We also distributed 4,500 lightbulbs to the Te Awamutu community at their …..
Read moreAra Ake New Zealand Decarbonisation Challenge
Waipā Networks had the privilege of attending The Ara Ake New Zealand Decarbonisation Challenge event in New Plymouth on Thursday 17 November 2022. Ara Ake is an organisation that launched in 2020. Their purpose is to help inventors that want to develop and commercialise energy for New Zealand. They offer various services, aid their projects, …..
Read moreNetworks Trust appoints new Chair & Deputy
Waipā Networks Trust has appointed a new Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson at its October meeting. Each October, the Trustees appoint the positions for the next 12 months and this year Sarah Matthews was chosen as the Trust’s first ever female Chairperson and David McLean was chosen as the Trust’s Deputy Chairperson. Matthews, a Chartered Accountant …..
Read moreWaipā Networks Supports Safe Digging Month
Waipā Networks is proud to support Safe Digging Month in November 2022 in collaboration with BeforeUdig. BeforeUdig is a FREE online service for anyone undertaking excavation works to find the location of cables, pipes and other utility assets in and around any proposed dig site. This helps to protect themselves and valuable assets during these …..
Read moreFree bulbs as Waipā Networks power saving initiative gets underway
Waipa Networks have begun distributing 85,000 light bulbs throughout the Waipa region this week as an initiative to light the region more efficiently kicks off.
Read moreWaipā Networks competes in Annual Lines Competition
Waipā Networks would like to congratulate their five crew members on attending the Connexis Annual Line Mechanic Competition. The competition was this year held from 27-29 September 2022 in Levin, the first competition since the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic in 2020. Waipā Networks are a regular competitior in this annual event and this year …..
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