News & media For more information about news and media releases, please call us on (03) 363 9898. Latest news and media releases Orion posts $46.8m net profit for 2010 12 July 2010 Orion has announced a $46.8m profit after tax for the year ended 31 March 2010, $4.1m above its forecast. Access to pylons a concern for all 6 May 2010 Orion Chief Executive Officer Roger Sutton writes about the ongoing debate between South Canterbury farmers and Transpower over access to pylons on their land. Orion donates trees to Lincoln's Mahoe Reserve 3 May 2010 An opportunity came recently to help restore a significant local reserve with fresh plantings and Orion didn't hesitate to donate plants. Substation fire causes power outage 3 February 2010 Many residents and businesses in north-west Christchurch were without power this morning after a small fire occurred at a substation on Wairakei Road. Northpower trials Ground Fault Neutraliser 4 December 2009 Energy News has published this article about Northpower's commissioning of a Ground Fault Neutraliser unit, purchased from Orion.  Clean Heat project has zero impact on electricity usage 3 December 2009 The increase in heat pump usage has had zero per cent net impact on electricity use in Christchurch.  Upper South Island cuts peak power demand 29 October 2009 Eight upper South Island electricity networks are collaborating to reduce peak demand. Tower Junction fire - Orion cable damage 16 October 2009 Two power cables damaged which are key to the security of Orion’s south Christchurch network. Radio adverts promote electrical safety 15 September 2009 Orion is using radio advertising to raise public awareness of safety around power lines. Orion starts "smart grid" project 21 July 2009 Orion has implemented the first phase of a sophisticated network management system to help improve power reliability for customers. Orion posts $49.9m net profit for 2009 14 July 2009 Orion has announced a $49.9m net profit after tax for the year ended 31 March 2009, $4.4m above its forecast. National public safety award for Orion 2 July 2009 Orion has been awarded the 2009 electricity supply industry public safety award for its efforts to keep the community safe around its network equipment. Bold steps to assess Orion's carbon footprint 29 June 2009 MWH has measured Orion's true carbon footprint – right down to the carbon within the materials used in its network. Mt Cass wind farm decision disappoints Orion 3 April 2009 Orion has expressed its disappointment that MainPower’s application to build a wind farm on Mt Cass in North Canterbury has been rejected. Orion announces Earth Hour savings 28 March 2009 Christchurch achieved energy savings of 8.1% during Earth Hour this year. Orion calculated the savings and is a key Earth Hour supporter. Archived news and media releases View Orion's media archives which include news and press coverage from 2002. Publications and disclosures View Orion's publications and disclosures, including our statement of intent, annual reports, network quality report, pricing guide, asset management plan, regulatory disclosures, submissions, consultation and information about trees near power lines.