Unison Networks Ltd

Wishing you and your whānau a happy festive season from all of us at Unison! 🎅 Our office is shut from 12pm, Friday 20 December 2024 until Monday 6 January 2025. Our crews will still be out and about keeping your lights on so please report all faults, emergencies and other queries to our 24/7 phone line on 0800 2 UNISON (0800 2 86476). Known power outages will be on our website at www.unison.co.nz/outages. #MerryChristmasFromUnison #OfficeShutdown

Transporting a load higher than five metres? Stay safe around electricity by applying for a High Load Permit. If your load or vehicle is taller than our power lines, we may need to lift the lines in some areas or provide an escort to guide you safely along your journey. Making sure our power supply is resilient, reliable and safe is number one for us. A High Load Permit helps prevent serious injuries, fatal electrocutions and damage to our electricity network. For more, visit https://lnkd.in/gw6KUGPf #LookUpandAround #StaySafeAroundElectricity #PoweringThrivingRegions

Unison Networks Limited (Unison) is proud to announce that applications are now open for the Unison Engineering Scholarship, offering aspiring local engineers a pathway into a dynamic and impactful industry. The scholarship, valued at up to $10,000 per year of study, is designed to support students pursuing a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. In addition to financial support, recipients gain hands-on industry experience through summer work placements at Unison and the potential for employment after graduation, subject to performance and availability. Unison General Manager of Networks and Operations, Gaganpreet Chadha, highlighted the scholarship's role in supporting aspiring young engineers to gain real world experience as they complete their education, while also nurturing the electrical engineering workforce of the future. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ZGuZVz Holly Wogan Jaun Park

With warmer weather already here this summer, it is important to keep trees clear of power lines. Overgrown trees and vegetation can cause power outages, safety issues and even fires. Recent updates to safety regulations have increased the minimum safe distances between trees and power lines. Take a moment to check your property to help keep power flowing to your home and community. Here is how you can help: - Plant wisely: Avoid planting near power lines or choose the right species. Check our planting guide on our website. - Check your property: Regularly look for overgrown vegetation. Keep it at least four metres clear of power lines. - Call in the experts: Need trimming or cutting done on your property? Contact your local arborist - they will work with us to make sure it is done safely. - Report problem trees: Spot a tree touching power lines somewhere else? Let us know! - Know your responsibilities: Property owners must keep trees clear of power lines and underground cables. Failing to do so could result in costs or fines. “We love trees at Unison, but we need your help to manage their growth near power lines. By working together, we can reduce the number of unplanned power outages and safety incidents," says Unison General Manager Network and Operations, Gaganpreet Chadha. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gRgibniX #KeepTreesClearofPowerLines #StaySafeAroundElectricity #PoweringThrivingRegions

Are you enrolled to study, or currently completing your first year of study towards a Bachelor of Engineering, majoring in Electrical Engineering? The Unison Engineering Scholarship is now open to one lucky Electrical Engineering student! Applications close Sunday 2nd March. See this link for more information or to apply: https://bit.ly/41iF2CF #GreatPlacetoWork #UnisonEngineeringScholarship

Working near power lines, poles, boxes or underground cables? Before you start, contact Unison to apply for a Close Approach Consent permit to stay safe around electricity. Whether you are picking fruit, operating an excavator, scaffolding, painting, using tipper trucks or moving irrigators, a Close Approach Consent ensures we know where you will be working so we can arrange the right safety precautions. Always look up, down and around before you start any work. Do your part to prevent serious injury, fatal electrocution or damage to our electricity network. For more, visit https://lnkd.in/gw6KUGPf #LookUpandAround #StaySafeAroundElectricity #PoweringThrivingandResilientRegions

It was great to host Transpower New Zealand’s Board and Executive teams in Hawke’s Bay recently, where we took the opportunity to visit some of the key sites powering our region. The group visited Transpower’s Redclyffe substation where they saw firsthand the scale of damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle and the remedial work undertaken so far, and together viewed the first stage of progress of the permanent rebuild on the way to a more resilient energy future. The group also visited our award-winning Windsor switchroom and Camberley Substation rebuild where we shared learnings on sustainable, cost-effective approaches to infrastructure projects. It was a good chance to celebrate the mahi done so far, while solidifying sector partnerships as we work together to deliver more resilient networks for energy consumers. Jaun Park Jason Larkin Gaganpreet Chadha

Congratulations Golflands and No.5 Cafe & Larder! Winners of the Resilient Business Award at this year's Pan Pac Hawke's Bay Business Awards. They earned the Resilient Business Award by rallying after Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation. With a "Build Back Better" mindset, Johnny and Sarah led the team in supporting one another and prioritising restoration. They focused first on reopening the golf business, then enhancing customer experiences through a redesign. The team stayed together, tackling everything from clean-up to rebuilding. Golflands reintroduced its restaurant, business facilities and sports areas to an even higher standard, adding new features like a pickleball court and a future marquee site. Now stronger than before, Golflands exemplifies resilience. At Unison, we understand the importance of resilience. We are fortunate to play a role in enabling a sustainable energy future for our regions, working alongside our business community to understand their plans and aspirations to ensure we have a strong, resilient network to power growth and prosperity well into the future. We are proud to sponsor this Resilient Business Award and support our local business community. Pictured is Unison Group Chief Financial Officer, Greg Morgan presenting the Resilient Business Award to the Golflands and No.5 Cafe & Larder team. #HawkesBayBusinessAwards #ResilientBusiness #HawkesBayBusiness #PoweringThrivingandResilientRegions greg morgan

A huge congratulations to Contact Energy Ltd on the official opening of the Tauhara project. This milestone represents a significant step forward in New Zealand’s commitment to a sustainable, renewable energy future. Unison Contracting CEO Quentin Varcoe and Taupo-based Technical Team Leader Geoffrey Hall were proud to attend and celebrate this impactful collaboration. Highlights for the team included reconnecting with project engineers from the Tauhara project. Notable speeches from the Prime Minister and Ngāti Tūwharetoa CEO who outlined plans to further harness geothermal energy in the coming years to achieve carbon-zero targets. We're honoured to have contributed to a project that exemplifies innovation, growth, and sustainability, paving the way for a cleaner, greener future for all. #TauharaProject #SustainableEnergy #RenewableFuture #ContactEnergy #InnovationInEnergy #CleanEnergy #NZEnergy Gaganpreet Chadha Jaun Park Jason Larkin