Planned Power Outage
Waverley and Surrounding areas - Sunday 22 March - 9AM to 5PM
Transpower, the owner and operator of the national grid, is carrying out important maintenance at the Waverley substation and its connecting lines
For this work to be completed safely and as quickly as possible, the substation will need to be turned off on Sunday 22 March.
We understand there is never a good time to be without power and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The map shows the areas likely to be affected. For useful tips to help you prepare, please click here.
If you have any questions, please contact us at communications@transpower.co.nz or phone 04 590 7000. You can also contact your power retailer.
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Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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44% I avoid spending money on coffee
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37.3% I still indulge at my local cafe
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18.7% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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