Powershop is an online power company available to residents in the Rotorua region, including Rotorua Central, Lynmore, Glenholme, Springfield, Koutu, Hillcrest, Fordlands, Pukehangi, Ngapuna and Holdens Bay. We’ve been powering homes and businesses in Rotorua from 2011.
Who has the power in Rotorua?
Around 31,800 individual properties are connected to the electricity network in the Rotorua area.
The average consumption per property in Rotorua is approximately 7,211* 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.
Where does the power come from?
Being a world famous centre of geothermal activity and some of New Zealand’s most beautiful lakes, Rotorua enjoys plenty of nearby power generation. Lakes Ohakuri and Atiamuri in the southern part of the region provide hydroelectric power to residents across Rotorua and surrounding areas.
Who is the local lines company in Rotorua?
Unison is the local lines (or network) company in Rotorua. Unison networks are based in Hastings and provide electricity distribution to Hawke's Bay, Rotorua and Taupo. They also own and manage fibre optic networks in these areas.
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 Rotorua?
Unison’s dividend isn’t paid out to residents of Rotorua.
How much do I pay for power in Rotorua?
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 Rotorua region.
How can I save money on power in Rotorua?
There are a number of ways you can save money on power in the Rotorua region, including:
- Shifting your usage to off-peak and night times (we call it Get Shifty)
- Changing your usage habits with appliances.
- Choosing energy efficient appliances and opting for 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 Unison network, please contact us using our live chat. Or download our full rates for residential customers in the Rotorua area region.
*Source: EA Retail Dashboards - Residential consumption trends
