# Waipa Networks --- ## Pages - [Our Services](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/our-services/) - [Warrants for caravans](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/warrants-for-caravans/) - [Inspections](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/inspections/) - [Disconnection and reconnection services](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/safety-disconnections-reconnections/) - [Cable Locations](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/cable-locations/) - [Requirements 2025](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2025/) - [Subdivision connection](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/get-connected-2/new-connection/subdivision-connection-2/) - [Connexis Annual Connection](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/connexis-annual-connection/) - [Requirements 2024](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2024/) - [Our story](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/about-us/) - [What to do if you don't have power](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/safety/electrical-emergency/what-to-do-if-you-dont-have-power/) - [Service lines](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/safety/safety-around-our-network/service-lines/) - [Annual Report 2025](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/annual-report-2024/) - [Level One Sponsorships](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/ourcommunity/community-sponsorship/community-sponsorship-level1/) - [Our Document Library](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/) - [Retailers, FAQs & complaints](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/customersurveystermsandconditions/retailers-faqs-complaints/) - [New connection](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/get-connected-2/new-connection/) - [Changing connections](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/get-connected-2/changing-connections/) - [Waipā Networks Kawhia Survey](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/projects/kawhia-survey/) - [Residential connection](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/get-connected-2/new-connection/residential-connection/) - [Commercial or industrial connection](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/get-connected-2/new-connection/commercial-or-industrial-connection/) - [Upgrade or change my power supply](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/get-connected-2/changing-connections/upgrade-or-change-my-power-supply/) - [Safety](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/safety/) - [Trees and power lines](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/trees-power-lines/) - [Safety around our network](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/safety/safety-around-our-network/) - [Electrical safety](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/safety/electrical-safety/) - [Electrical emergency](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/safety/electrical-emergency/) - [Our assets and infrastructure](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/safety/safety-around-our-network/assets-and-infrastructure/) - [Travelling with high loads](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/safety/travelling-with-high-loads/) - [Tree safety notices](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/safety/tree-safety-notices/) - [Rules and regulations](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/safety/rules-and-regulations/) - [Close Approach](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/forms/close-approach/) - [Report a fault](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/outages/report-a-fault/) - [Requirements 2023](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2023/) - [Application for Export up to10kW](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/get-connected-2/distributed-generation/distributed-generation-application-for-export-up-to-10kw/) - [Application for Export more than 10kW](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/get-connected-2/distributed-generation/distributed-generation-application-for-export-more-than-10kw/) - [Level Two Sponsorships](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/ourcommunity/community-sponsorship/community-sponsorship-level-2form/) - [Projects](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/projects/) - [Community Energy Projects](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/projects/community-energy-projects/) - [Hautapu Substation Project](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/projects/hautapu-gxp-project/) - [Our services](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/) - [Retailers](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/partners/retailers/) - [Contracting](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/contracting/) - [List of Retailers](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/customersurveystermsandconditions/retailers-faqs-complaints/list-of-retailers/) - [Forms](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/forms/) - [Electricians](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/partners/electricians/) - [Get Connected](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/get-connected-2/) - [Partners](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/partners/) - [Advanced Pricing](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/advanced-pricing/) - [Energy Efficiency](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/ourcommunity/energy-efficiency/) - [Disclosures & Pricing](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosures-pricing/) - [Our Trust](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/our-trust/) - [Solar and distributed generation](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/get-connected-2/distributed-generation/) - [Workflow Inbox](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/workflow-inbox/) - [Our Community](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/ourcommunity/) - [Home](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/) - [Outages](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/outages/) - [Our Team](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/our-team/) - [News](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/ourcommunity/news/) - [Requirements 2022](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2022/) - [Requirements 2021](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2021/) - [Privacy Policy](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/privacy-policy/) - [Requirements 2020](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2020/) - [Statement of Corporate Intent](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/statement-of-corporate-intent/) - [Requirements 2018](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2018/) - [Requirements 2019](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2019/) - [Requirements 2017](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2017/) - [Distribution Requirements](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/) - [Pricing Roadmap](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/partners/retailers/pricingroadmap/) - [Price Plan Guide](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/partners/retailers/priceplanguide/) - [Requirements 2016](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2016/) - [Lines Charges](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/partners/retailers/lines-charges/) - [Network Connection Standards](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/partners/retailers/network-connection-standards/) - [Registry](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/partners/retailers/registry/) - [DISCLOSURE](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/) - [Asset Management Plan](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/asset-management-plan/) - [Requirements 2008](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2008/) - [Requirements 2009](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2009/) - [Requirements 2010](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2010/) - [Requirements 2011](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2011/) - [Requirements 2012](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2012/) - [Requirements 2013](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2013/) - [Requirements 2014](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2014/) - [Requirements 2015](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/distribution-requirements/requirements-2015/) - [Lines Charges](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/lines-charges/) - [Capital Contributions and Terms and Conditions](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/capital-contributions/) - [Discount Allocation Methodology](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/discount-allocation-methodology/) - [Participant Outage Plan](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/participant-outage-plan/) - [Contact Us](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/contact/) - [About us](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/) - [Contracting Feedback](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/what-we-do/contracting/contracting-feedback/) - [Customer Complaints](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/contact/customer-complaints/) - [Customer Discounts](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/about/document-library/disclosure/customer-discounts/) - [Use of System / Distribution Agreement](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/partners/retailers/distribution-agreement/) - [Design Manual](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/partners/retailers/design-manual/) --- ## Posts - [Waipā Networks appoints Damien Whiffen as Chief Executive](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-appoints-damien-whiffen-as-chief-executive/) - [Wind, rain and 146 callouts: How we kept the lights on over Christmas](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/wind-rain-and-146-callouts-how-we-kept-the-lights-on-over-christmas/) - [Celebrating 15 years at Harrison Drive](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/celebrating-15-years-at-harrison-drive/) - [NEW PHD PROJECT EXPLORES GREATER ELECTRICITY RESILIENCE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/new-phd-project-explores-greater-electricity-resilience-in-rural-communities/) - [Powered by people, invested in you](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/powered-by-people-invested-in-you/) - [Te Awamutu Community Gala is back](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/te-awamutu-community-gala-is-back/) - [Zak tops cable jointer competition at Annual Connection](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/zak-tops-cable-jointer-competition-at-annual-connection/) - [It's discount time, Waipā](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/its-discount-time-waipa/) - [Waipā eyes the win at next week’s lines competition](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-eyes-the-win-at-next-weeks-lines-competition/) - [Techies in turbo mode for EVolocity’s race day](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/techies-in-turbo-mode-for-evolocitys-race-day/) - [Waipā Networks Chief Executive to step down at year-end](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-chief-executive-to-step-down-at-year-end/) - [Community ownership's keeping local dollars working hard for Waipā](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/community-ownerships-keeping-local-dollars-working-hard-for-waipa/) - [Winter’s over, but Waipā Networks continues to urge drivers to take care](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/winters-over-but-waipa-networks-continues-to-urge-drivers-to-take-care/) - [Waipā Networks welcomes new board director Alex Ball](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-welcomes-new-board-director-alex-ball/) - [Te Awamutu family’s 92-year legacy of keeping the lights on in Waipā](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/te-awamutu-familys-92-year-legacy-of-keeping-the-lights-on-in-waipa/) - [Waipā Networks welcomes new board director Jen Crawford](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-welcomes-new-board-director-jen-crawford/) - [We're helping to bring the Farah Palmer Cup to Waipā](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/farrah-palmer-cup-comes-to-cambridge-powered-by-waipa-networks/) - [Waipā Networks and WEL extend partnership for community benefit](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-and-wel-extend-partnership-for-community-benefit/) - [Lighting the way for community connection](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/lighting-the-way-for-community-connection/) - [Waipā Networks aiming to warm over 600 bellies this winter](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-aiming-to-warm-over-600-bellies-this-winter/) - [Cambridge is open for business with $45M energy boost](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/cambridge-is-open-for-business-with-45m-energy-boost/) - [Discounts on the way for Waipā Network customers](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/discounts-on-the-way-for-waipa-network-customers/) - [New electricity school kits light up young minds in Waipā schools](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/new-electricity-school-kits-light-up-young-minds-in-waipa-schools/) - [EV donation powers community connection](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/ev-donation-powers-community-connection/) - [1920s theme to be featured at this year’s Waipā Networks Business Awards](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/1920s-theme-to-be-featured-at-this-years-waipa-networks-business-awards/) - [Strengthening the community network for generations to come](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/strengthening-the-community-network-for-generations-to-come/) - [A decade of expert arborist support helps keeps maunga safe](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/a-decade-of-expert-arborist-support-helps-keeps-maunga-safe/) - [Financial Controller](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/financial-controller/) - [Tree brings down 14 power poles in Kāwhia](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/tree-brings-down-14-pow/) - [Electrical Fitter / Substation Switcher](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/electrical-fitter-substation-switcher/) - [Waipā Networks customer discount on the way](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-customer-discount-on-the-way/) - [Te Awamutu local wins electrical theory award](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/te-awamutu-local-wins-electrical-theory-award/) - [Waipā Networks champions a safer Guy Fawkes for all](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-champions-a-safer-guy-fawkes-for-all/) - [Father’s job ignites son’s curiosity and career journey](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/fathers-job-ignites-sons-curiosity-and-career-journey/) - [Waipā Networks, The Lines Company set to host New Zealand’s best electrical crews](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-the-lines-company-set-to-host-new-zealands-best-electrical-crews/) - [New lines strung by chopper this month](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/new-lines-strung-by-chopper-this-month/) - [Donation boosts local rural Fire Brigade with new ute](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/donation-boosts-local-rural-fire-brigade-with-new-ute/) - [Waipā Networks warms homes, hearts, and tummies](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-warms-homes-hearts-and-tummies/) - [Get ready for the Waipā community careers expo](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/get-ready-for-the-waipa-community-careers-expo/) - [Waipā Networks’ newest line mechanics graduate](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-newest-line-mechanics-graduate/) - [Nominations open for Winter Warmer Packs](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/nominations-open-for-winter-warmer-packs/) - [Waipā Networks community funding round is now open](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/community-sponsorship-is-available-now-until-31-july/) - [Waipā works to inspire local female talent into the industry](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-works-to-inspire-local-female-talent-into-the-industry/) - [Shane Ellison appointed as new director](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/shane-ellison-appointed-as-new-director/) - [Waipā Networks discount on its way](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-discount-on-its-way/) - [Waipā Networks supports Mathematics For A Lifetime Trust](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-supports-mathematics-for-a-lifetime-trust/) - [Tom Bromfield brings new energy as general manager](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/tom-bromfield-brings-new-energy-as-general-manager/) - [Waipā bids a final farewell to two-pole transformer structures](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-bids-a-final-farewell-to-two-pole-transformer-structures/) - [Marker at significant Waipā pre-European heritage site blessed](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/marker-at-significant-waipa-pre-european-heritage-site-blessed/) - [Rowing into the new year in Kawhia](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/rowing-into-the-new-year-in-kawhia/) - [Waipā Networks provides Christmas cheer in Te Awamutu and Cambridge](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-provides-christmas-cheer-in-te-awamutu-and-cambridge/) - [Waipā Networks to co-host 2024 Connexis | Te Pukenga competition](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-to-co-host-2024-connexis-te-pukenga-competition/) - [Running support of Pirongia trailers](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/running-support-of-pirongia-trailers/) - [Arborist team climb to the top](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/arborist-team-climb-to-the-top/) - [Waipā Networks puts spotlight on animal welfare this Guy Fawkes](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-puts-spotlight-on-animal-welfare-this-guy-fawkes/) - [Gumboot gala returns for 2023 with support from Waipā Networks](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/gumboot-gala-returns-for-2023-with-support-from-waipa-networks/) - [Stopping copper theft and keeping our community safe](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/stopping-copper-theft-and-keeping-our-community-safe/) - [EVolicity sponsorship helps develop young minds](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/evolicity-sponsorship-helps-develop-young-minds/) - [Site blessing the start for new electricity infrastructure](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/site-blessing-the-start-for-new-electricity-infrastructure/) - [Waipā warms up for winter](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-warms-up-for-winter/) - [Team gears up for the 2023 Connexis Line Mechanic Competition](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/team-gears-up-for-the-2023-connexis-line-mechanic-competition/) - [Cultivating excellence at Waikato Tree Services](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/cultivating-excellence-at-waipa-networks-and-waikato-tree-services/) - [Daffodils aplenty at Waipā Networks](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/daffodils-aplenty-at-waipa-networks/) - [Kawhia Fire Brigade gets new emergency response ute](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/kawhia-vfb-ute/) - [Building sustainable partnerships](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-cambridge-community-house-a-sustainable-partnership/) - [Meet Dave Rodgers, Head of Operations](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/meet-dave-rodgers-head-of-operations/) - [Meet Audrey Scheurich, Head of Finance & Commercial](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/meet-audrey-scheurich-head-of-finance-commercial/) - [Meet the CEO of Waipā Networks  ](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/meet-the-ceo-of-waipa-networks/) - [Cambridge & Te Awamutu Ecobulb Event](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/cambridge-te-awamutu-ecobulb-event/) - [Ara Ake New Zealand Decarbonisation Challenge](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/araake/) - [Networks Trust appoints new Chair & Deputy](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/networks-trust-appoints-new-chair-deputy/) - [Waipā Networks Supports Safe Digging Month](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/safe-digging-month/) - [Free bulbs as Waipā Networks power saving initiative gets underway](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/free-bulbs-as-waipa-networks-power-saving-initiative-gets-underway/) - [Waipā Networks competes in Annual Lines Competition](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/2784-2/) - [Waipā appoints new head](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-appoints-new-head/) - [Government announces rebates for electric vehicles.](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/government-announces-rebates-for-electric-vehicles/) - [Are Solar Panels Right For Your Home?](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/are-solar-panels-right-for-your-home/) - [Waipa Networks EV Fleet Continues to Grow](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/waipa-networks-ev-fleet-continues-to-grow/) - [Electric Vehicle Batteries research released](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/electric-vehicle-batteries-research-released/) - [Solar Power Soars as Cost Plunges](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/solar-power-soars-as-cost-plunges/) - [Tesla takes different road with solar tiles](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/tesla-takes-different-road-with-solar-tiles/) - [Lilium electric VTOL airplane takes flight](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/lilium-electric-vtol-airplane-takes-flight/) - [Audi unveils new e-tron Sportback](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/audi-unveils-new-e-tron-sportback/) - [Fast chargers coming to the Waipa](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/fast-chargers-coming-to-the-waipa/) - [Floating Solar Panels](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/floating-solar-panels/) - [Our Fleet is Electrifying!](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/our-fleet-is-electrifying/) - [Tesla arrives in New Zealand](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/tesla-arrives-in-new-zealand/) - [Superconductors to replace batteries?](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/superconductors-to-replace-batteries/) - [Printable solar cells just got a little closer](https://waipanetworks.co.nz/printable-solar-cells-just-got-a-little-closer/) ---