A car has crashed into a Tāneatua power pole, blocking State Highway 2.
A police spokeswoman said one person received minor injuries. It was notified of a crash on State Highway 2 just after 3.30pm.
The road was blocked and she advised motorists to avoid the area.
Horizon Networks’ website reported an unplanned power outage in Taneatua affecting 73 properties at 3.40pm.