Powershop is an online power company available to residents in the Whanganui area, including Durie Hill, Castlecliff, Tawhero, Otamatea, Titoki, Laird Park and St Johns Hill. We’ve been supplying homes and businesses with electricity in Whanganui since 2009.
Who has the power in Whanganui?
Around 57,196 individual properties are connected to the electricity network in the Manawatu / Powerco West region, where Whanganui is based.
The average electricity used per property in Whanganui is approximately 6,518 kWh per year. This compares to 6,890 kWh per year for the North Island as a whole and 7,888 kWh per year in the South Island.
Where does the power come from?
New Zealand’s power is around 85% renewable, but we’re on a mission to become 100% renewable. Power generation companies and NZ government are actively working towards this goal AND removing our reliance on fossil fuels to meet our energy needs.
Manawatu’s power generation comes from the national grid, but there are several power generation sites. These include Piriaka power station (it’s hydroelectric) and the famous Te Apiti Wind Farm outside Palmerston North.
Who’s the local lines company in Whanganui?
Powerco West is the energy lines company in Whanganui, but they also supply power to Taranaki and Wairarapa.
What does a lines company even do? They maintain the poles, lines and equipment used to deliver energy to the region.
Do I get a dividend from my lines company in Whanganui?
Powerco does not pay a dividend to residents on their lines network.
How much do I pay for power while living in Whanganui?
Provide your home address in our calculator to get a simple 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 (hells yeah).
Download the current rates for residential customers in Whanganui.
How can I save money on power in Whanganui?
- If possible, move your usage habits to be in the off-peak periods when power is cheaper.
- Take a little time to understand the cost of running your appliances.
- Dry your clothes outside if you’re able too.
- Keep showers short, 5 minutes or less is ideal!
- Preheat your oven for only as long as need before cooking your food.
- Check your daily power consumption for when you use the most power. This knowledge can guide better decisions in your home.
- If you’re with Powershop, check out our regular specials. They’ll help you save money on power and maybe even LOL.
For more power saving tips read the full Saving electricity guide.
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 Powerco, please contact us using our live chat. Or download our full rates for residential customers in the Whanganui area.
