Please see below Transpower's Media Release:

NORTHLAND WITHOUT POWER AFTER FAULT

Northland is without power after a Transpower tower fell near Kumeu around 11am this morning.

A Transpower service provider is on site to assess the damage and the expected return to service time.

The tower fell while a second transmission circuit supplying these areas was out of service for scheduled maintenance. Transpower is assessing how long it will take to return that circuit to service.

More details will be provided on Transpower’s website and Facebook page. Consumers should also check the websites of their retailers and local lines companies for up-to-date outage information."

Please treat all lines as live and also remember to keep an eye on your vulnerable neighbours. If you require electricity for medical reasons, ring your health provider to confirm your emergency plan.

We will update the situation when we can.