People in the Taupo Plains have been reconnected to their normal power supply after a severe snow storm brought down lines earlier this month.
Unison Networks said in statement today that a large number of customers, who had been relying on generated power, had now been reconnected to usual network supply following the worst storm-related damage the lines company had seen in over a decade.
"We are thrilled the network is now largely repaired," said Relationship Manager, Danny Gough.
"Over 150 customers, of the almost 200 initially affected, are now reconnected to usual network supply, meaning they no longer need to rely on power from temporary generators.
"We haven't seen damage like this on our network for well over a decade - the sheer weight of the snow pushed poles to the ground, broke and twisted them, as well as snapped lines. The restoration effort has certainly been significant."