Power supply updates - July and August 2011 snow storms View Orion's updates about power supply following the snow storms in Christchurch and central Canterbury on 25 July and 15 August 2011. 17 August, 12.00pm: Power reconnection continues 17 August, 7.30am: Power still out for 60 customers in Christchurch and central Canterbury 16 August, 7.30pm: Power mostly restored around Christchurch - more cuts possible 16 August, 4.30pm: Steady progress to get power back on 16 August, 11.30am: Work continues to restore power in Christchurch and central Canterbury 16 August, 8.00am: Heavy snow cuts power to some rural areas in central Canterbury 15 August, 5.00pm: Crews make good progress restoring power 15 August, 11.30am: Orion crews work to restore power in snow storm 15 August, 8.00am: Snow cuts power in small parts of Christchurch and central Canterbury 26 July, 9.30am: No further issues overnight for power network 25 July, 5.00pm: Power mostly restored in Christchurch and central Canterbury 25 July, 1.30pm: Orion crews work to restore power in snow storm 25 July, 8am: Snow cuts power in small parts of Christchurch and central Canterbury   View all updates from Orion.