A power cut in Maketū has affected numerous properties and kept children home from school this morning.
According to the Powerco website power was cut to 199 properties in Maketu about 8.20am.
Power was expected to be fully restored by 12.30pm.
A Facebook post from Te Kura o te Maketū said due to the power outage the school had no power and tamariki were asked to be kept at home.