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Power outages in Methven
Power out in Methven?
Call EA Networks — not your power company.
0800 430 460EA Networks's faults line, 24 hours.
This page does not show live outages. EA Networks does not publish a public outage map we could confirm, so the faults line is the way to check what is out right now.
Downed line, sparking or fire? Call 111 first.
Stay at least 10 metres away and keep others back. Treat every fallen line as live.
Before you call
What to check first
- 1
Check your own switchboard first
Look at your main switch and RCD. If your neighbours have power and the streetlights are on, the fault is on your side of the connection and you need a registered electrician, not the lines company.
- 2
Switch off what the surge would damage
Unplug computers, TVs and heat pumps. Most appliance damage happens when supply comes back, not when it goes. Leave one light on so you know the moment it does.
- 3
Tell them if you are medically dependent
If someone in the house relies on mains power for medical equipment, register with your power company now rather than during an outage — networks treat registered customers as a restoration priority.
Your network
Who runs the lines in Methven
- Lines company
- EA Networks
- Faults line
- 0800 430 460
- Region
- Canterbury
You cannot choose your lines company — it is set by your address, and whichever power company you are with, the electricity arrives over the same wires. That is why a fault affects all of them equally, and why switching changes your bill but not your outages.
Also on EA Networks
Nearby places on the same network
An outage in Methven often affects these too — they share the same lines and the same faults line.
Power cuts in Methven — common questions
Who do I call if the power is out in Methven?
EA Networks owns the lines in Methven, and their faults line is 0800 430 460. Call them, not your power company: your retailer sells you the electricity but does not own the network, so they will only pass the report on. If you can see a downed line, sparking, or anything on fire, call 111 first and stay at least 10 metres away. Treat every fallen line as live.
Is there a power cut in Methven right now?
This page does not show live outages. For what is out right now and when power is due back, use the distributor's own outage map or call their faults line. EA Networks does not publish a public outage map, so their faults line on 0800 430 460 is the way to check. Before you call, flick your main switch and check whether your neighbours are out too. If it is only your property, the fault is likely inside it and a registered electrician is who you need.
Which lines company covers Methven?
EA Networks, in the Ashburton (Electricity Ashburton) network reporting region. The nearest places we list on the same network are Ashburton (30km) and Rakaia (32km), so an outage in Methven often affects them too. You cannot choose your lines company. It is set by where you live.
Will switching power company stop outages in Methven?
No. Whichever power company you are with in Methven, the electricity arrives over the same EA Networks network, so a fault affects everyone on it equally. What switching can change is the price of the energy and the service you get on the phone — not the poles and wires. The lines charge is the part of your bill that is fixed by where you live.
How long do power cuts in Methven usually last?
There is no reliable general answer, and anyone giving you one is guessing. It depends on the cause. A blown fuse on a single street is usually restored in an hour or two, while storm damage across the Canterbury region can take a day or more. EA Networks publishes an estimated restoration time once crews have assessed the fault, and their faults line on 0800 430 460 will have it.
Switching won't stop outages. It can still cut your bill.
The lines charge is fixed by where you live. Everything on top of it is set by your power company — compare 8 of them and see what they offer at your address.
Compare power companiesAll power outage pages — faults numbers and outage maps for every lines company we could confirm.