Electrix Competitors

Our business is in lines and pipes, the vital infrastructure that connects homes and businesses with the electricity and gas they need. Powerco is New Zealand’s largest electricity distributor in terms of network length (27,900km) and has the second largest number of electricity connections (336,000). The company also has the second largest gas distribution network (5815km) and the largest number of gas connections (106,000). It is one of only two dual-energy distributors in the country. We have around 430 (full-time equivalent) employees across branches in New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington and Tauranga.

Whakamana i te mauri hiko tū mai Aotearoa | Empowering the energy future for New Zealand Etiquette on our page: We love having conversations with New Zealanders, sharing what we're doing around the country as well as hearing what's on the mind of our communities, whether that's appreciation, constructive feedback or sharing their views. To ensure these conversations stay civil and respectful, our team will moderate activity where appropriate. This includes hiding or deleting comments that are irrelevant, contain misinformation or offensive language, are rude or disrespectful to us or others. We will block users if their interactions are deemed abusive or threatening. By moderating comments in this way, we are able to keep our team and our followers safe, and have clearer and meaningful discussions around what matters to our followers and New Zealanders.

Powering a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa ⚡ We’re working toward a low-carbon future, helping to move Aotearoa forward with renewable energy at the core. Every day, we provide smart energy solutions to over 520,000 residential and business customers across the country, offering electricity, solar, gas, and LPG plans tailored for homes, businesses, and EV owners alike. Our Gen35 strategy is our bold commitment to the future: investing over $1 billion to build new renewable generation, enhancing the Huntly Portfolio to deliver 1,400 MW of flexible backup generation, and partnering with customers to support their transition to cleaner energy. But we’re more than just an energy company; we’re a people company. We’re proud to foster an inclusive, supportive workplace where diversity is celebrated and employees are empowered. From pay equity and gender equity initiatives to wellness programmes, social events, and volunteer days, we’re creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.