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Unison Networks urges its communities to keep trees clear of powerlines ahead of El Niño

11 November 2026

Unison Networks (Unison) is encouraging residents across Hawke’s Bay, Taupō and Rotorua to ensure trees on their property are clear of power lines ahead of an expected hot, dry summer.

Digital Safe Sparks Competition Offers Prizes for Tamariki and Their Schools

19 October 2026

Tamariki across Hawke’s Bay, Taupō and Rotorua can learn how to stay safe around electricity while going in the draw to win a $100 voucher and helping their school win $500 worth of books or sports gear.

Unison Group Shares 2025/26 Sustainability Update

6 October 2026

Unison Group has published a 2025/26 Sustainability Update, sharing progress made over the past year with a maturing framework now guiding sustainability across the Group, and building on the foundation established through Unison Group’s first sustainability report in 2025.

Hundreds of young people celebrated at 2026 Unison Medal Ceremonies

28 August 2026

More than 530 junior hockey, netball, football and rugby players were recognised at the 2026 Unison Medal Ceremonies held at Toitoi, Hastings Arts and Events Centre this week, marking the 18th year of the Unison Medal initiative, part of Unison's Greatest Supporter Programme.

Unison Launches Digital Safe Sparks School Competition to Help Keep Tamariki Safe Around Electricity

17 August 2026

Schools across Hawke’s Bay, Taupō and Rotorua are being encouraged to take part in Unison’s free Digital Safe Sparks programme, with the chance to win a $500 book voucher or $500 sports gear voucher for their class/school.

NZ's first local flexibility market goes live as four EDBs join Our Energy for Localflex launch

10 August 2026

New Zealand's first local flexibility market, Localflex, will officially launch on 11 August 2026, with electricity distribution businesses Unison Networks, Horizon Networks, Powerco and Vector joining market operator Our Energy to trial a new way of managing electricity demand and supporting a more efficient, resilient energy system.

Unison Delivers Steady Result and Continued Investment in Network Resilience

23 July 2026

Unison’s Annual Report highlights strong network performance, growing services capability and continued investment to support electrification and future energy needs across Hawke's Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.

Helping young women see a future in electricity

23 July 2026

Female secondary school students from across Hawke’s Bay recently explored career pathways in the electricity distribution industry through the Girls with Hi-Vis® event hosted by Unison Contracting in conjunction with Connexis.

Unison supports Matariki celebrations with Ātea-a-Rangi Educational Trust

18 June 2026

Hawke's Bay's Waitangi Regional Park will come alive next week as Unison Networks and the Ātea a Rangi Educational Trust join forces to mark the Māori New Year with a week-long programme of community celebrations, dawn matariki sightings, and hands-on learning for local tamariki.

Unison Backs Junior Sport For 18th Year, Supporting 13,000 Local Kids

12 May 2026

Unison Networks has launched the 2026 Greatest Supporter Programme, marking 18 years of backing junior sport and keeping young people safe across Hawke’s Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.

Unison and Counties Energy reach first milestone in strategic collaboration

8 April 2026

Unison Networks (Unison) and Counties Energy have reached their first milestone in their strategic collaboration, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in January to jointly develop standardised network capabilities for the benefit of consumers.

Unison and Counties Energy partner to standardise network services

29 January 2026

Unison Networks (Unison) and Counties Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop standardised network connection, asset management and flexibility orchestration capabilities for the benefit of consumers.

Unison recommends keeping trees clear of power lines to prevent outages and fires this summer

19 December 2025

As summer temperatures rise, Unison is encouraging communities and property owners to take proactive steps to keep trees and vegetation clear of power lines.

Unison Networks partners with Gridsight to transform LV network visibility with AI

18 December 2025

Unison has partnered with Gridsight, an Australian company specialising in AI-driven low voltage network analytics to enhance electricity network visibility and performance across its Hawke’s Bay, Taupō and Rotorua regions.

Unison trials helicopter saw technology in Rotorua to keep power lines safe and reliable

2 December 2025

Unison successfully trialled innovative heli-saw technology in Rotorua last month to improve the safety and reliability of its electricity network.

New Zealand's Largest Energy Distributors Form Consortium to Power Grid Resilience with AI, in Partnership with Tapestry

19 November 2025

Northpower, The Orion Group, Unison Networks, and WEL Networks Partner to Share Grid Intelligence, Improve Reliability, and Reduce Outages for More Than 510,000 Customers.

Unison’s guide to safe summer projects around electricity

4 November 2025

Unison is launching its summer safety campaign, encouraging everyone to make electrical safety a priority as communities, contractors, and people working outdoors prepare for projects and holiday activities.

Unison’s Digital Safe Sparks makes electrical safety fun for kids these school holidays

22 September 2025

With the school holidays underway, Unison is encouraging families to take part in Unison’s Digital Safe Sparks Programme, a fun and free, interactive online challenge that teaches children aged 5 to 11 how to stay safe around electricity.

Unison partners with Sustainability Options to support 20 Degrees programme in Rotorua

18 September 2025

Unison Networks is supporting the 20 Degrees programme in Rotorua, partnering with Sustainability Options to help whānau achieve warmer, drier, healthier homes.

Unison supports launch of new Tunutunu Kai community trailer

10 September 2025

Te Taiwhenua o Te Whanganui ā Orotu has officially launched a new community barbecue trailer, made possible with the support of Unison.

Hundreds of young people celebrated at 2025 Unison Medal Ceremonies

29 August 2025

Unison has celebrated the close of the junior winter sports season across its regions, recognising young players who consistently demonstrate discipline, fair play and great work ethic both on and off the turf, court, and field.

Unison declares $17.8 million dividend for Hawke’s Bay power consumers

22 July 2025

Unison has released its Annual Report for 2024/25, highlighting a year of strategic progress, strong network performance and a productive year for the group.

Unison Group Launches First Group-Wide Sustainability Report

10 July 2025

Unison has released its first Sustainability Report – a foundational document that brings together the collective efforts and aspirations of its specialist electricity businesses to support a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable future.

Unison brings kids' electrical safety education online: Free for families everywhere

2 July 2025

Unison is raising the bar for electrical safety education by launching its Digital Safe Sparks Programme to families across Hawke’s Bay, Taupō and Rotorua, making it easier than ever for children to learn how to stay safe around electricity.

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