Vector Limited

Vector Limited We believe technology will change the way energy is created and used - for the better. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating a sustainable energy future.

Our vision is to create a new energy future with sustainable energy solutions that offer people choice and control. Our innovative products include solar power, energy storage, EV charging stations, and smart meters. We are embracing new technologies and disrupting old business models to ensure we deliver the energy solutions people demand and deserve. We also own the lines and pipes that deliver

power and gas to households and businesses across Auckland; in fact, we’re New Zealand’s largest distributor of gas and electricity. We’re on Facebook to share our news, ideas and the things that make us tick. In turn, we want to listen to and connect with you – because together, we can create a sustainable energy future for New Zealand. Posting guidelines: We understand the importance of having open conversations and are excited to have a page to do this. We want to make sure it remains a safe and constructive environment and hope everyone will respect this. We will delete posts that are: - Rude or offensive - Abusive to any person or group - Illegal - Advertising or spam

We'll be responding to comments and questions on Facebook Monday - Sunday, 8am - 9pm, not including public holidays. If you're looking for customer support outside of these hours please contact our call centre on 0508 832 867, or keep up to date with outages here: https://www.vector.co.nz/personal/outages

04/09/2026

Why not just build for today’s demand?

When you build electricity infrastructure, you don’t build it just for the people using it today. You build it for the homes, businesses and communities that are forecast to need it in the years ahead.

That’s exactly what the new transformers at West Wiri are designed to do.

Their job is to step electricity down from 33,000 volts to 11,000 volts before it flows into the local network. Just as importantly they provide extra capacity in areas where we are expecting significant future demand.

Vector Limited's Chris Bateup explains more in this video, which shows a part of network planning most people never see.

How do transformers help prepare for growth? As Auckland grows and more people and businesses rely on electricity, the n...
03/09/2026

How do transformers help prepare for growth?

As Auckland grows and more people and businesses rely on electricity, the network needs enough capacity to keep up.

That’s why the transformers at West Wiri have been designed to cope with future demand, not just what’s needed today.

That extra capacity won’t be used straight away. It means there is room available in an area where more demand is forecast as new homes are built, businesses expand and electricity use changes over time.

Think of it like a road: you don't just build it for today's traffic; you build it for the people who’ll be using it tomorrow too.

In the next video, Chris Bateup explains how much capacity these transformers have, and why that matters for Auckland’s electricity network.

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Why does the power need to go off for planned work?When you receive a planned power outage notice in Auckland, it usuall...
01/09/2026

Why does the power need to go off for planned work?

When you receive a planned power outage notice in Auckland, it usually means our crews need a safe window to carry out essential work on the local electricity network.

To keep everyone safe, electricity may be temporarily switched off while work is done on powerlines, transformers and other high voltage equipment.

While the power is off, crews may be:

🔧 upgrading network capacity for growing Auckland communities
🔁 replacing ageing equipment or installing new technology
🛠️ carrying out maintenance to reduce the risk of faults
🏡 connecting new homes, schools and local businesses

We know being without power is inconvenient and often frustrating. Our teams work as safely and quickly as possible to complete the job and restore power to your area. We thank you for your patience while they do.

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Vector Lights for the 20th Anniversary of NZ Green Building CouncilMonday 31 August to Sunday 6 SeptemberVector Lights o...
30/08/2026

Vector Lights for the 20th Anniversary of NZ Green Building Council

Monday 31 August to Sunday 6 September

Vector Lights on the Auckland Harbour Bridge shines green this week to acknowledge the 20th anniversary of the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC). 💚

This landmark activation recognises two decades of progress towards healthier, more sustainable homes, buildings and communities, and the collective contribution of the organisations and people who have helped make that progress possible.

with Auckland Council and, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi | New Zealand Green Building Council - NZGBC

Connecting with our communities in Helensville and South HeadCold, wet and windy weather did not stop some great convers...
28/08/2026

Connecting with our communities in Helensville and South Head

Cold, wet and windy weather did not stop some great conversations at the Helensville Village Market on Sunday.

Our team heard directly from local people about power reliability, planned outages, how we communicate with them, and what they are seeing in their communities.

We also met people from South Head on 20 August, who shared their insights, asked practical questions and gave valuable feedback about the electricity network in their area.

Every community has different experiences and priorities when it comes to electricity. Hearing directly from them helps us understand better what is working, where we can improve and what matters most to them.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions and shared their thoughts with us. Your feedback helps us keep improving and stay connected to what is happening in your area

Vector Limited .

26/08/2026

Inside West Wiri’s new substation

At West Wiri, in Auckland, Vector is increasing the capacity of the electricity network serving one of the city’s key industrial areas.

Wiri is home to businesses that keep goods moving, products cold, sites running and supply chains connected. As activity grows in the area, the network needs to keep pace.

In this video, Chris Bateup, Vector Limited’s capital programme portfolio manager of primary assets, takes us inside the new West Wiri zone substation and explains what the equipment does in plain English.

It includes two 20 MVA (megavolt-ampere) transformers, high-voltage switchgear, and other systems that most people never get the chance to see

Wiri is changing. So is the electricity network behind it.Wiri is growing, and the electricity network behind it is grow...
25/08/2026

Wiri is changing. So is the electricity network behind it.

Wiri is growing, and the electricity network behind it is growing too.

Vector Limited’s new West Wiri zone substation helps support increasing demand in one of Auckland’s important industrial areas.

It is not a site most people will ever step inside, but it helps keep electricity moving for the homes, businesses and industrial activity around it.

We’ll take you behind the fence in an upcoming video.

21/08/2026

The hidden traffic control system inside an electricity substation ⚡🚦

Switchgear is equipment found inside a substation that helps control where electricity can safely go.

It helps connect, isolate and protect electrical circuits, especially when work needs to be done or when there is a fault on the network.

A simple way to picture it is like a motorway: a motorway carries traffic quickly over a long distance. When it reaches an interchange, that traffic splits onto different roads.

The electricity network works in a similar way. The substation is like the interchange, and switchgear helps control which circuits electricity can safely move through.

In this video, Chris Bateup, Vector Limited’s capital programme portfolio manager of primary assets, explains how switchgear helps control and protect the electricity network inside a substation.

▶️ Watch Chris explains switchgear.

Vector Limited commits $10 billion to AucklandAuckland's growth requires long-term thinking.Vector is in the middle of i...
20/08/2026

Vector Limited commits $10 billion to Auckland

Auckland's growth requires long-term thinking.

Vector is in the middle of investing $10 billion over 20 years in the electricity network that powers homes, businesses and essential services across the region.
The NZ Herald explained more in its Infrastructure business report. (Link in the first comment.👇)

What is switchgear? The hidden traffic control system for Auckland’s electricity network⚡🚗Think about driving into Auckl...
19/08/2026

What is switchgear? The hidden traffic control system for Auckland’s electricity network⚡🚗

Think about driving into Auckland: a motorway carries traffic quickly over a long distance, then it reaches an interchange, where traffic exits onto different roads.

Electricity moves through the network in a similar way, travelling along major routes before reaching a substation and being channelled into local areas.
That is where switchgear comes in.

Switchgear is a collection of equipment that helps control and protect the electricity network.

Think of it like traffic controls for electricity.
It can:
🚦 Control where electricity flows
🚧 Isolate part of the network when work needs to be done
⚠️ Disconnect a section when there is a fault
🛡️ Help protect equipment and limit the impact of a problem

In the next post, Chris Bateup, Vector Limited’s capital programme portfolio manager of primary assets, takes us inside the substation to explain how switchgear works.

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