Powershop is an online power company available in the Hamilton region, including Hamilton City, Huntly, Raglan, Ngaruawahia, Te Kauwhata, Temple View, Taupiri, Meremere and Te Kowhai. We’ve been powering homes and businesses in the region since 2009.
Who has the power in Hamilton?
Around 93,600 individual properties are connected to the electricity network in the Waikato region.
The average consumption per property in Hamilton is approximately 6,706 kWh* per year. This compares to 6,763 kWh* per year for the North Island as a whole and 7,882 kWh* per year in the South Island.
Where does the power come from?
More than half of New Zealand's electricity generation is hydroelectric. The majority of this generation is from hydro stations on lakes and rivers in the lower half of the South Island, while most of the electricity demand is in the North Island, in particular, the Auckland region. There are eight dams and nine hydro stations on the Waikato river, which produce around 10% of New Zealand’s electricity.
Who is the local lines company in Hamilton?
WEL (Waikato Electricity Limited) is the local lines (or network) company in Hamilton. WEL networks are New Zealand's fifth largest distributor of electricity and gas, owning and operating networks across the region.
Your lines company are the people to call if there is a fault or outage at your property.
Do I get a dividend from my lines company in the Hamilton region?
WEL Networks no longer pay an annual dividend. The last payment was made to residential customers in May 2018. You can find out more on the WEL Energy Trust website.
How much do I pay for power in the Hamilton region?
Enter your address in our calculator. to get a quick estimate of your rates. You can also upload a recent bill to get an annual cost estimate and find out how much Powershop could save you compared to your current retailer.
Or you can download the current rates for residential customers in the Hamilton region.
How can I save money on power in the Hamilton region?
There are a number of ways you can save money on power in the Hamilton region, including:
- Shifting your usage to off-peak and night times (we call it Get Shifty)
- Turning off appliances when you're not using them
- Using energy efficient appliances and LED lightbulbs
- If you’re with Powershop, buying our regular discounted specials
For more power saving tips check out our Saving Electricity hub or the Gen Less website.
Meet Get Shifty — Powershop's Time of Use plan that rewards clever timing
Electricity isn't one flat price all day long, and at Powershop, we've built our Time of Use plan around that reality. We call it Get Shifty — because with a bit of clever timing, you can pay less for power without actually using less of it.
Shift your energy-hungry tasks like laundry, dishwashing, or EV charging to off-peak windows when demand on the grid drops, and the savings add up naturally. Got a smart meter? You'll be automatically enrolled in Get Shifty when you join — no extra steps needed.
The catch? Peak and off-peak times vary depending on your local network, so the best time to "get shifty" looks a little different depending on where you live. Check out the Get Shifty Map to find the exact time windows for your region and start saving from day one.
What are the rates?
To find out your rates for the WEL network, please contact us using our live chat. Or download our full rates for residential customers in the Hamilton region.
*Source: EA Retail Dashboards - Residential Consumption 2019
