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Unison Networks Delivers Healthy Performance in 2018

27 July 2018

Unison Networks has delivered a robust annual result to 31 March 2018 with more than 1,100 new customers joining the network, the highest growth in a decade.

Development camps kick-off for region’s top young female rugby players

13 July 2018

Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union’s (HBRU’s) annual player development camps kicked-off yesterday, with 30 of Hawke’s Bay’s best under-18 girls’ rugby players gathering at Lindisfarne College for three days of intense training.

Unison to continue lighting up the Rotorua Night Market for another three years

27 June 2018

Electricity distributor, Unison Networks, has announced its continued support of the Rotorua Night Market by extending its sponsorship for another three years.

Unison to connect female rugby players at inaugural Gala Day

1 May 2018

Over 120 rugby players will take to the field at the inaugural Unison Women’s Rugby Gala Day on Saturday 5 May which aims to encourage more female participation in our national game.

Project to upgrade electricity supply in Taupo CBD

13 April 2018

Taupo electricity distributor, Unison Networks is undertaking a project in the central business district that will improve the reliability of electricity for businesses and residents on Redoubt Street and Story Place.

Power restored to all customers following power cut in Napier this morning

27 March 2018

Power restored to all customers following power cut in Napier this morning

Power Cut Affects Large Parts of Napier

27 March 2018

Around 12,000 customers in Napier are currently without power due to a fault on the network.

Unison first in New Zealand to achieve ISO 55001 asset management certification

27 March 2018

Unison Networks Limited has become the first company and electricity distribution business in New Zealand to attain certification to the ISO 55001 standard, regarded as the benchmark for asset management globally.

Annual 5,000 kilometre EV road trip to stop at iconic Hawke’s Bay locations

22 March 2018

A group of eight electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, driving 5,000 kilometres across New Zealand, will be stopping at iconic Hawke’s Bay locations on Monday 26 March.

Trustees decide on the future ownership of the shares in Unison Networks Limited

19 March 2018

The Trustees of the Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust have now decided on the future ownership of the shares in Unison Networks Limited.

Unison Ownership Review – Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust hears the submissions

9 March 2018

The Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust heard a number of power consumers speak to their submissions on the future ownership of Unison Networks Limited. At the public meeting held at the Napier Conference Centre on Friday, the Trust heard from 11 of the 21 submitters.

Unison to support junior Hawke’s Bay rugby players for further three years

8 March 2018

Unison Networks is continuing its support of junior rugby in Hawke’s Bay by extending its sponsorship deal with the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union (HBRU) through to 2021.

Unison says be prepared for Cyclone Gita

16 February 2018

Unison Networks is advising customers to make the most of the fine weather this weekend and ensure they are prepared for potential power cuts next week as remnants of Tropical Cyclone Gita head towards the North Island.

Unison strikes partnership with Central Football

12 February 2018

Now in its tenth year of sponsoring junior sport in Hawke’s Bay, electricity distributor Unison Networks has entered a one-year partnership with Central Football Federation.

Young leaders celebrated at 11th Te Taitimu Trust Big Camp

25 January 2018

Around 70 rangatahi, 30 mentors and 50 helpers gathered for a prizegiving today to celebrate emerging leaders at the eleventh Te Taitimu Trust Big Camp with Ngāti Pāhauwera Development Trust.

Ownership review of Unison shares coming soon

10 January 2018

The Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust are holding the 5-yearly ownership review of the shares in Unison Networks Limited early in the new year. Trust Chair, Diana Kirton, said the review allows consumer shareholders to consider proposals and available options for the future ownership of the shares in the company.