View all Posts from Maeroa
6 days ago

Planned Power Outage

Power Co

Waverley and Surrounding areas - Sunday 22 February - 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 February.
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. Find out more

Image
More messages from your neighbours
41 minutes ago

Will these roadworks affect you?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Don’t expect a quick trip between Cambridge and Tamahere for much of this year, because major roadworks are starting.

Asphalt works on that section of Waikato Expressway will run from March through to late 2026, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says. Motorists are warned to plan for significant delays.

“Unfortunately the pavement, particularly in the slow lanes, has deteriorated faster than expected,” NZTA’s Roger Brady said.

Will these roadworks affect you? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

Image
1 day ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

Image
22 hours ago

Poll: Would you help your kids out with buying a home?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

OPINION: Over the past year, I’ve had the same conversation with many Waikato families again and again.

A child has found a house. The market feels like it’s moving. There’s pressure to act quickly. And before anyone has really had time to think it through, parents are being asked to step in with cash, guarantees, or equity from their own home.

Would you help your kids out with buying a home? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

Image
Would you help your kids out with buying a home?
  • 14.3% I already have.
    14.3% Complete
  • 71.4% Yes.
    71.4% Complete
  • 14.3% No
    14.3% Complete
7 votes