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News, updates and announcements from around the Unison network.

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Police and UnisonFibre Initiative Continues to Connect Local Community

10 October 2016

Six Maraenui primary schools will take to the basketball court this Friday, as part of an ongoing initiative supported by UnisonFibre and local Police.

The rEVolution is Here: Rotorua’s First EV Fast Charger Kept Busy by EV Drivers

3 October 2016

Four weeks after its launch, electric vehicle (EV) owners are making the most of Rotorua’s first public fast-charging station.

Taupo’s Junior Hockey Players Recognised for Excellence On and Off the Field

22 September 2016

With Taupo’s junior hockey season having drawn to a close for 2016, Unison this week recognised players for their excellence, both on and off the field.

Unison Wraps up Hawke’s Bay Junior Sport Season by Rewarding Excellence On and Off the Field

15 September 2016

With the region’s winter sports season having drawn to a close for 2016, Unison’s annual Unison Medal Ceremonies for Hawke’s Bay’s junior rugby, netball and hockey players are now complete.

It’s a rEVolution: Unison Celebrates International Drive Electric Week at Rotorua Night Market

12 September 2016

Unison will be offering Rotorua Night Market visitors the chance to win an e-bike, and experience an electric vehicle (EV) this coming Thursday to celebrate International Drive Electric Week.

Go for a Spin in an EV: International Drive Electric Week

6 September 2016

Unison will be offering visitors to the Hawke’s Bay Farmers Market the chance to go for a spin in an electric vehicle (EV) on Sunday 11 September 2016 to celebrate International Drive Electric Week.

Taupo Plains: All Customers Now Restored to Usual Network Supply

5 September 2016

Last Friday saw the remaining customers in the Taupo Plains who had been affected by the August 5 and 6 snow storm reconnected to usual network supply.

Unison Launches Public Electric Car Charging Station in Rotorua’s Central City

5 September 2016

This week sees the launch of Unison’s public fast-charging station for electric vehicles (EVs) in Rotorua’s central city – the first of its kind for the region.

Te Aute College Take Home Unison Shield Two Years in a Row

23 August 2016

Te Aute College is now one win away from a hat trick victory after defeating Wairoa College for the second time in two years on Saturday, in the Unison Secondary School Rugby Challenge Shield final.

Unison Delivers Solid Performance in 2015/16

22 July 2016

Electricity distributor Unison Networks has performed well for its customers, delivering network performance well below regulatory limits and reporting an increased dividend to its shareholder, the Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers Trust.

Unison Warns Pokémon Go Players to Play Safe Near Electricity

13 July 2016

Electricity distributor Unison Networks is warning Pokémon Go players to stay away from power lines, boxes, substations and electrical worksites when playing the new ‘augmented reality’ game.

Unison welcomes Electricity Authority’s call for changes to distribution pricing

12 July 2016

Electricity distribution company, Unison, has welcomed the Electricity Authority’s decision that Unison did not breach the Electricity Industry Participation Code (2010) when it reduced the subsidy for residential customers with distributed generation (solar).

Unison welcomes call for clearer price signals for new energy technologies

22 June 2016

Unison welcomes a new report from Concept Consulting, calling for improvements in price signals for new energy technologies.

The rEVolution is Here: Unison’s ‘Power Park’ Kept Busy by Hawke’s Bay EV Owners

10 June 2016

Two weeks after its launch, Hawke’s Bay electric vehicle (EV) owners are making the most of Unison’s public fast-charging station.

New Unison Substation Powering Regional Growth

10 June 2016

Unison Networks’ new Waipa zone substation is now live, marking a significant milestone in a large-scale project that will enable local timber company, Red Stag Timber, to double its annual production.

Unison’s Sponsorship Assists in Massive Growth for Junior Hockey

30 May 2016

Junior hockey numbers in Hawke's Bay continue to increase, with player numbers rising by almost 20% leading into the new season, and seeing almost 1,000 players taking to the turf in 2016.

Unison Launches Public Electric Car Charging Station in Partnership with Hastings District Council

28 May 2016

Unison has this week launched the first of its public fast-charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in the Hastings CBD, with a further three to be installed across Napier, Taupo and Rotorua.

Trimming Trees Cuts Down On Power Outages

14 April 2016

With 20% of power outages caused by trees, Unison Customer Care Manager, Danny Gough, is asking customers to check for trees growing too close to power lines.

Unison’s New DG Price Category Ensures Fairness for All Customers

1 April 2016

Unison Networks has introduced a new price category from today, for customers connecting distributed generation (DG) to its network. The new price category was introduced to address unfairness between customers with and without DG installations.

Junior Players Weigh-in for Big Season

23 March 2016

Big futures start from small beginnings and, while the stature of our young players might be small, the number of passionate junior rugby players taking to the field is anything but.

Scholarship Winner Inspired by Physics Lecturer

21 March 2016

University of Canterbury student, Ellen Garrity was on a path towards a Bachelor of Science, until an inspired physics lecture sparked her interest in electrical engineering, which ultimately saw her apply for, and awarded, Unison’s 2016 Electrical Engineering Scholarship.