Northpower Latest News & Updates from around our Network Keeping up with growth upgrading the transformers at Maungatapere More people are connecting to our electricity network- and we are responding by upgrading our equipment to meet this demand as well as making our network safer and more reliable. Connect now to Northpower Fibre To have the best streaming experience for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, connect now to avoid any delays. It's easy, northpower.com/fibre/register-your-interest Northpower Fibre's five steps for the best online Rugby World Cup experience: Step1 Check to see if fibre is available at your place today at northpowerfibre.co.nz Step 2 Talk to your broadband provider, ask to connect to fibre or register your The two transformers at our Maungatapere substation are being upgraded, so we can now pump through 50% more power to meet the growth in this area. This substation currently powers 3400 homes and businesses around Maungatapere and interest to connect to fibre at northpower.com/fibre/register-your-interest Step 3 Choose a broadband plan with unlimited data and at least 100Mbps download speed, so you have plenty of capacity and no worries about data caps en finished will be able to support an additional 1300 homes. Step 4 Get fibre installed at your place-find out how at northpowerfibre.co.nz Step 5 Optiise your home for broadband-make sure Wi-Fi is performing well and connect your TV with an ethernet cable to your router The project will cost just under $1m, with around $750k being invested so far. It is due to be completed in June. Maungatapere substation orthpower Power Technician, Hose Lumber Farming with an eBike in Kaipara! Congratulations to Pouto farmer Wayne Bishop (centre right) who proved too tough for everyone at the Northland Fieldays, riding away with a brand new eBike. Wayne set the highest score in our pedal power competition and remained unbeaten. Well done also to our junior winner, Ethan Conel! Check Request Choose Install Optimise ASK FOR FIBRE Northpower-earE Northpower Wild Kiwi Were proud to be sponsoring the Northpower Wild Kiwi multi-sport event on April 13 and supporting the great work of the Bream Head Conservation Trust. It's not too late to get the whole family involved, with a 3km run especially for the kids! Register at thewildkiwi.co.nz/enter/ Like us on Facebook and win one of five Children's entries (valued at $20 each). ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS: LBKIM To keep you safe and protect your electricity supply, an approved contractor or our expert arborists can keep your trees clear of powerlines. Phone 0800 10 40 40 for advice General enquires: 0800 66 78 47 northpower.com For power and hot water faults: 0800 10 40 40