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In this issue: Thoughts from our CE Nigel Barbour, plus learn about EVolocity, GirlBoss Edge, long serving staff and a pole‑replacement project at Mt Horrible.
From 1 April 2027 we will no longer offer unmetered temporary supplies on our network.
The Upper South Island forum highlights the growing value of network‑coordinated load management in improving electricity reliability, affordability and sustainability.
To meet new regulatory requirements from The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko we have made a number of changes to our application for generation.
The Resi-Flex Phase 3 trial has shown that collective action can make a real difference to network demand, through flexible energy use and smart charging.
Orion has undertaken a review of posted charges for standard new connections. The review is informed by the Electricity Authority’s pricing reform programme of work.
Until mid‑April, we’re working closely with retailers to carry out hot water load testing as we prepare our network for the coming winter season.
We're working on ways to maximise exports from small‑scale distributed generation on our network.
After 52 years of service, Stu Kilduff has retired from Orion. Stu has been a steady hand as Head of Operations and a leader who embodied calm, care, and good judgement.
