Powershop is an online power company available to residents in the Manawatu region, including Palmerston North Central, Awapuni, Cloverlea, Highbury, Hokowhitu, Kelvin Grove, Roslyn and West End. We’ve been supplying homes and businesses with electricity in Palmerston North since 2009.
Who has the power in Palmerston North?
Around 56,583 individual properties are connected to the electricity network in the Manawatu region.
The average consumption per property in the Manawatu-Wanganui area is approximately 6,728 kWh* per year. This compares to 6,930 kWh* per year for the North Island as a whole and 8,043 kWh* per year in the South Island. So well done Palmy for beating the average!
Where does the power come from?
New Zealand generates its power from a number of sources, and we’re happy to say that the majority is renewable, including a large chunk of hydroelectric and wind. If you’re ever driving into or out of Palmerston North on the State Highway 2 side, you may come in the road through the Te Apiti Wind Farm owned by Meridian Energy. Driving through these hills, you can see the wind farms right up close which is a memorable experience! Learn more about these wind turbines here.
Who is the local lines company in Palmerston North?
Powerco is the local lines (or network) company in Manawatu. Powerco networks are New Zealand's second largest distributor of electricity and gas, owning and operating networks across the region.
Your lines company are the ones to call if there is a fault or outage at your property.
Do I get a dividend from my lines company in Palmerston North?
Powerco doesn't pay a dividend out to residents.
How much do I pay for power living in Palmerston North?
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 Manawatu.
How can I save money on power in Palmerston North?
There are a number of ways you can save money on power in Palmerston North including:
- Shifting your usage to off-peak times (Get Shifty).
- Turning off any appliances that aren’t in use.
- 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.
Meet Get Shifty — Our 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 Powerco West network, contact us. Or download our full rates for residential customers in the Manawatu area.
*Source: EA Retail Dashboards - Residential consumption trends
