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News, updates and announcements from around the Unison network.

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The Unison Engineering Scholarship opens for applications

17 December 2024

Unison Networks Limited (Unison) is proud to announce that applications are now open for the Unison Engineering Scholarship, offering aspiring local engineers a pathway into a dynamic and impactful industry.

Unison urges communities to keep tree clear of power lines this summer

16 December 2024

With warmer weather already upon us this summer, Unison is urging property owners and communities to take steps to keep trees clear of power lines.

Unison and Centralines Strengthen Partnership with New Five-Year Agreement

15 November 2024

The long-standing partnership between electricity distribution companies Unison Networks Limited (Unison) and Centralines Limited (Centralines) was reaffirmed with the signing of a new five-year Management Services Agreement this week.

Stay safe around electricity this summer with Unison

1 November 2024

With longer, fine-weather days upon us, Unison is reminding the community to stay safe around electricity while working outdoors.

Results for Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust Election of Trustees

2 October 2024

The Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust Returning Officer, Dale Ofsoske, has advised that Barbara ARNOTT, Jeffrey FARNWORTH, David PEARSON, Craig WATERHOUSE and Kirsten WESTWOOD have been elected as trustees to the Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust, following the local election which closed at 5pm Tuesday 1 October 2024.

Over 600 young sports people celebrated at the 2024 Unison Medal Ceremonies

2 September 2024

Over 600 children in football, netball, hockey and rugby were celebrated at the Unison Medal Ceremonies held at Toitoi – Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre last week.

Unison delivers solid performance for 2023/24, declaring $17.25 million dividend

24 July 2024

Unison has released its annual report for the 2023/24 year announcing an increased dividend of $17.25 million for its shareholder, the Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust, up from $15.8 million last year.

Powering Thriving Regions: Unison's 10-Year Plan

1 July 2024

Local electricity distributor, Unison Networks (Unison), is announcing the release of its 10-year Asset Management Plan and is seeking community feedback on the plan.

Triple Win for Unison: Windsor Substation Adds Prestigious Architectural Award to Its Accolades

21 June 2024

Unison is proud to announce that its Windsor Substation has been honoured with the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Gisborne & Hawkes Bay Architecture Award for 2024.

Faraday Museum opens exhibition celebrating 100 years of Unison powering communities

20 June 2024

Unison is partnering with Napier’s Faraday Museum of Technology to host an exhibition that showcases its history as it celebrates a century of powering communities.

Unison partners with Faraday Museum to celebrate 100 years of powering communities

5 June 2024

Unison is partnering with the Faraday Museum of Technology this month to celebrate 100 years of powering communities.

Kicking off another junior sports season with Unison’s Greatest Supporter Programme

1 May 2024

Unison is kicking off the 16th year of its junior sports and wellbeing sponsorship through its Greatest Supporter Programme.

Unison invites community contributions to mark centenary

20 March 2024

Unison is proud to celebrate 100 years of powering Hawke’s Bay on 19 June 2024 and is inviting contributions from the community to collectively tell the story of Unison’s journey in the region.

Unison’s Safe Sparks Goes Digital: Bringing electricity safety education to schools in a new and interactive way

7 February 2024

Unison Networks is launching a digital safety education programme to increase awareness of safety around electricity within its communities through a new animated and interactive online programme for schools.

Unison Group finalises sale of fibre business to Tuatahi First Fibre

1 February 2024

Unison is pleased to announce the finalisation of the sale of Unison Fibre Limited, to leading central North Island fibre network provider Tuatahi First Fibre.

Unison urges community “keep trees clear of power lines”

14 December 2023

Unison is asking its communities to keep trees clear of power lines where possible. Trees near power lines can wreak havoc on the local power supply during high winds and storm events, bringing down lines, causing long-duration power outages, safety issues and in some cases causing fire.

Unison to Remain in Trust Ownership

17 November 2023

The Hawke’s Bay Power Consumer’s Trust (HBPCT), which owns Unison on behalf of power consumers connected to Unison’s network in Hawke’s Bay, has conducted its five yearly ownership review process.

Unison Teams Up with Community for Nui Ball

3 November 2023

Over 60 children from six Hawke’s Bay primary schools came together today on the basketball court for the annual Nui Ball event, made possible with the support of Unison.

Tuatahi First Fibre to acquire Unison Fibre offering customers greater choice

25 October 2023

Tuatahi First Fibre to deliver greater choice and hyper-fast speed to internet users in Hawke’s Bay, Taupo, and Rotorua through the purchase of Unison Fibre.

Help Unison Stop Copper Theft and Keep Our Community Safe

13 October 2023

Unison is deeply concerned about a recent increase in copper thefts on its Hawke's Bay network. Thieves have been targeting earth cables, which are vital for maintaining a safe network.

Unison continues working to restore power following wild winds

18 September 2023

Unison crews have been working hard to assess damage and restore power to customers following winds that hit near-record-breaking speeds in Hawke’s Bay.

Unison’s Windsor Substation Achieves World-First Living Building Challenge Petal Certification

4 September 2023

Unison is thrilled to announce that their Windsor Substation Switchroom has become the first Landscape and Infrastructure project in the world to receive Living Building Challenge Vs 4.0 Petal Certification through the International Living Future Institute.

Unison and Transpower Win Energy Excellence Award for Network Initiative of the Year

31 August 2023

Unison and Transpower were honoured to receive the prestigious Network Initiative of the Year award at the Energy Excellence Awards last night, which recognised the innovative and collaborative efforts taken to restore power in Hawke’s Bay following Cyclone Gabrielle.

Unison’s Annual Medal Ceremonies Celebrate Young Sports People’s Achievements

25 August 2023

Over 590 young netball, hockey, football and rugby players were recognised at the Unison Medal Ceremonies, marking the end of the junior winter sports season for 2023.

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