A man was being taken to Tauranga Hospital after it is believed he suffered a serious electric shock at a Matapihi Rd property.
At least seven emergency service and three power company vehicles were at the address shortly after 2.15pm today.
People at the scene were visibly upset and explained something "really bad" had happened.
It is understood the injured man suffered serious burns to his body after the ladder he was on came into contact with live power lines.