Firstlight Network

⚠️ Outage Update
⏰ Wednesday 22 April, 6pm
The power is now back on and we would like to thank everyone for their patience while our crews worked to restore the power.

⚠️For detailed updates please check the website outage page - firstlightnetwork.co.nz/tell-me-about/outages.

⚠️ Outage Update
⏰ Wednesday 22 April, 8.20am
The power is currently down in Pehiri Rd and Stafford Rd in Gisborne, in Rototahi, East Coast and Raupunga, Waihua Valley Rd, Mohaka Rd, Ruakituri, Ohuka, Te Reinga in Wairoa this morning. Our crews are working to restore the power to these areas as quickly as possible.

⚠️For detailed updates please check the website outage page - firstlightnetwork.co.nz/tell-me-about/outages.

⚠️Please call our faults line - 0800 206 207 to report an outage if you haven’t already done so.

Kia ora, MetService New Zealand has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch this morning.
👉 https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north

Please stay safe and take care. For the latest updates on power outages, visit:
firstlightnetwork.co.nz/tell-me-about/outages

If you’re experiencing an outage and haven’t reported it yet, please call our faults line on 0800 206 207.

UPDATE - WATCH LIFTED!

Ohhh, it’s gotten very dark out there. MetService earlier issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH through to 9am this morning, for right up on our border with Bay of Plenty. It’s just starting to rain out there with the odd flash of lightning and thunder, so keep an eye out for localised downpours. Stay safe out there whānau!

⚠️ Outage Update
⏰ Friday 17 April, 11.20am
Our team continues to work to restore power in these areas:
- Wharekiri Rd, Waimoko Rd: power back on early this afternoon
- Whakaangiangi Rd, Kopuapounamu Rd, Awanui Rd
Tutamoe Rd, Kaiaua Rd: - power will be restored by later this afternoon.
- Panikau, Matakoa, Ihungia and Lottin Point: power will be restored on Sunday.
- There is currently a planned outage as we repair a fault on Waingake Rd Paparatu Rd Tarewa Rd Waugh Rd Gordon Rd Shanks Rd, power will be back on by this afternoon.

⚠️For detailed updates please check the website outage page - firstlightnetwork.co.nz/tell-me-about/outages.

Our crews have been working hard, often involving helicopter access, in challenging conditions to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. We know how difficult this is and really appreciate your patience while we get everyone reconnected.

Please call our faults line - 0800 206 207 to report an outage if you haven’t already done so.

This weekend, you can check live updates on unplanned power outages here: firstlightnetwork.co.nz/outages

If you need to report a fault or an emergency, call us anytime on 0800 206 207.

Planned and unplanned outages To provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity we must ensure the network is well maintained. Check out all planned outages and report an outage here.

Kia ora, MetService New Zealand has issued orange heavy rain and strong wind warnings for parts of Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay, and Taihape this Sunday, with intense rainfall, severe gale winds up to 130km/h, large swells, and possible coastal inundation, plus a chance of escalation to red. A yellow heavy rain watch is also in place, so prepare now by checking on whānau and neighbours, clearing drains, and having supplies ready for at least 5 days.
👉 https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north

UPDATE @ 10am Saturday
Morena whanau - here's the latest in from MetService this morning.
The main change is for Gisborne/Tairawhiti, north of Tolaga Bay where there is an ORANGE HEAVY RAIN WARNING AND MetService are now forecasting 120-150mm of rain about the ranges, with 70-90mm closer to the coast. Expect peak rates of 25-45mm/hr in localised downpours on Sunday afternoon. So the overall rainfall forecast has decreased, the localised intensities have increased. There is now a LOW chance of upgrading to a red warning.

The ORANGE STRONG WIND WARNING for Tairawhiti is now in place for 17 hours from 9am Sunday through to 2am Monday.

Take care out there whanau.

Mōrena whānau!
MetService has upgraded some of our warnings. Here’s the lowdown.

There’s an ORANGE HEAVY RAIN WARNING for Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, north of Tolaga Bay for 14 hours from 2am Sunday through to 4pm Sunday. MetService are forecasting 150-180mm of rain about the ranges with 70-100mm closer to the coast and peak rates of 20-30mm/hr. Large swells and coastal inundation is likely. There is a moderate chance of upgrading to a red warning.

There is also an ORANGE STRONG WIND WARNING for Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay and Taihape for the 16 hours from 10am Sunday to 2am Monday. MetService are forecasting severe easterly gale changing to westerly Sunday afternoon or evening, gusting 130km/hr in exposed places.

And . . . a YELLOW HEAVY RAIN WATCH for Tairāwhiti about and south of Tolaga Bay, Hawke’s Bay ranges and coastal hills south of Napier for the 16 hours from 2am on Sunday through to 6pm Sunday. Expect periods of heavy rain with amounts possibly approaching or exceeding warning criteria. Large swells and coastal inundation are likely.

Take care out there whānau! Get prepared. Make sure your whānau and neighbours are ok. Make sure your gutters and drains are clear. Have a grab bag and ensure you have enough food and supplies for 5 days.

👉 https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north