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FEATURED • 20 July 2026
The Lines Company and Counties Energy partnership delivers first major milestone
Winter Wellness Packs delivered to support local whānau through the colder months
15 July 2026
The Lines Company (TLC) has delivered Winter Wellness Packs to households across the King Country, Central Plateau and...
Planned works Te Kūiti to underground overhead lines
9 July 2026
The Lines Company (TLC) will be carrying out planned outages in Te Kūiti this July as part of important electricity network...
Three local trainees start their line mechanic careers with TLC
3 July 2026
Three local people have started their journey towards becoming fully qualified line mechanics with The Lines Company (TLC),...
TLC named finalist for Distributor of the Year
15 June 2026
The Lines Company (TLC) is proud to be named a finalist in the Distributor of the Year category, sponsored by Axos Systems,...
TLC’s network analyst awarded 2026 AM Council Research Scholarship
5 June 2026
The Lines Company (TLC) is pleased to announce that our Network Analyst Dr Muhammad Ali has been named the Asset Management...
New Outage Portal gives customers faster, clearer power outage updates
28 May 2026
The Lines Company (TLC) will soon be launching a refreshed Power Outage Portal – a modern, web-based outage portal that...
100 years of keeping communities connected
4 May 2026
For a century, The Lines Company (TLC) has played a quiet but essential role in everyday life across the King Country and...
Network investment and community impact front and centre in TLC’s 2026 Statement of Corporate Intent
30 April 2026
The Lines Company (TLC) has today released its 2026 Statement of Corporate Intent (SCI), outlining a clear focus on investing...
From trainee tools to leading the network
15 April 2026
The energy sector is proving to be one of the most rewarding and future‑focused places to build a career — particularly...
The Lines Company sets out long-term strategy to keep communities connected
9 April 2026
The Lines Company (TLC) has released its 2026 Asset Management Plan (AMP), outlining how it will continue to invest in its...
Community powers a brighter future for Ōtorohanga Kiwi House
2 April 2026
The Ōtorohanga Kiwi House and The Lines Company (TLC) are thanking the local community for supporting Power it Forward: Kiwi...
Electricity network theft: a deadly crime with real consequences
24 March 2026
The Lines Company (TLC) is warning the public that theft and tampering with electricity network equipment is not just a...
Safety first - watch out above around power lines
6 March 2026
The Lines Company (TLC) is reminding contractors, farmers and rural communities to look up and keep clear of overhead power...
Power it Forward: Community backs solar-powered future for Ōtorohanga Kiwi House
2 March 2026
The Ōtorohanga Kiwi House (OKH) and The Lines Company (TLC) are celebrating strong early support for their Power it Forward:...
TLC prioritises affordability, keeps average household price increase to 7%
20 February 2026
The Lines Company (TLC) today confirmed its annual electricity distribution price changes, with the average household...
The Lines Company and Counties Energy launch a Shared Platform and Services Partnership
11 February 2026
Counties Energy and The Lines Company (TLC) today announced the start of a Shared Platform and Services partnership designed...
TLC office and depot construction site blessed and works underway
27 January 2026
The Lines Company (TLC) is pleased to announce that the TLC head office and depot construction project is underway following...
TLC summer discount benefits WESCT beneficiaries
28 November 2025
Customers in the northern part of The Lines Company (TLC) network will receive their share of a $3.9 million electricity...
Community readiness for power outages
25 November 2025
Recent severe weather and a significant fire event have reminded us all, of the importance of being prepared for unexpected...
Third place and two category wins for TLC
28 October 2025
The Lines Company (TLC) is thrilled to announce that our line mechanic team placed third overall at this year’s Annual...
TLC seeks three new trainee line mechanics
15 October 2025
The Lines Company (TLC) is excited to announce the opening of applications for our next intake of Trainee Line Mechanics. We...
RDC and TLC deliver solar together
1 October 2025
Ruapehu District Council (RDC) and The Lines Company (TLC) have worked together to deliver a sustainable community housing...
Four students receive TLC scholarships
26 September 2025
Four outstanding students living locally on The Lines Company network have received TLC’s Inspiring Local Minds...
TLC releases its 2025 Annual Report
17 September 2025
The Lines Company (TLC) has released its 2025 Annual Report for the financial year ended 31 March 2025. The Annual Report...
TLC wins the 2025 Innovation Award
14 August 2025
The Lines Company’s (TLC) has won the Innovation Award at the 2025 Energy Excellence Awards, and the company is...
TLC Scholarship open for applications
8 August 2025
The Lines Company is pleased to announce that its 2025 Inspiring Local Minds Scholarship is now open for...
Winter pyjamas warm families and hearts
23 July 2025
More than one thousand people living in the King Country, Central Plateau and Ruapehu have a brand-new toasty warm pair of...
TLC Staff Solar Excess Gifted to Households in Need
16 July 2025
The Lines Company (TLC) is turning sunshine into support for whānau across its network, thanks to its initiative that’s...
TLC hires local to fill trainee line mechanic roles
8 July 2025
Two King Country locals have begun their journeys to becoming fully qualified line mechanics at The Lines Company (TLC). We...
Network investment and community support takes priority
1 July 2025
The Lines Company (TLC) has outlined its work for the coming year, prioritising investment in its network electricity...
Empowering Young Women in Infrastructure: Girls with Hi-Vis at The Lines Company
30 June 2025
Thirteen young women from Te Wharekura o Maniapoto and Te Kūiti High School participated in a dynamic and inspiring Girls...
Ohakune Depot open, staffed by locals
19 June 2025
We’re excited to share that The Lines Company (TLC) has officially reopened our Ohakune Depot – and it’s now proudly...
TLC is a two times finalist
5 June 2025
The Lines Company (TLC) is thrilled to announce that we have been named as finalists in two Energy Excellence award...
TLC Winter Discount benefit for WESCT Beneficiaries
2 May 2025
The latest payments of TLC Discounts are being distributed to Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust (WESCT) beneficiaries as...
TLC empowers school leavers with hands-on work experience
17 April 2025
In March, The Lines Company (TLC) hosted three local rangatahi on a three-day hands-on work experience on its electricity...
Bigger transformer keeps customers better connected
3 April 2025
The Lines Company (TLC) team completed a significant upgrade in March by replacing a transformer at the Wairere substation...
TLC promotes electrical safety and power-saving tips
31 March 2025
The Lines Company (TLC) teams were at the NZ Shearing Championships and Great NZ Muster last week, promoting electrical...
Local Scholarship student returns to conduct beneficial research
20 March 2025
In a testament to the power of community investment, a recipient of a scholarship from The Lines Company (TLC) has returned...
Cost of TLC fast chargers remain below industry standard
18 March 2025
The Lines Company (TLC) is committed to providing affordable and efficient electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions on its...
Planned Power Outage in Ohakune & surrounding areas – Sunday 6 April 2025
17 March 2025
The Lines Company (TLC) advises customers in Ohakune and surrounding areas of a planned power outage due to scheduled...
Annual price changes from TLC
26 February 2025
The Lines Company (TLC) is committed to ensuring a reliable and resilient electricity network for our customers. As part of...
Call 0800 367 328 to report a fault
28 January 2025
We’ve found a temporary solution to our Faults 0800 number; so please call Faults direct on 0800 367 328. One of our...
TLC set to perform significant routine maintenance on critical assets in mid-February
23 January 2025
We will be conducting essential routine maintenance on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, to ensure the reliability and safety of...
Bigger transformer boosts customer supply
28 November 2024
Lake side areas north of Tūrangi from Motuoapa to Motutere point are now running off a larger more powerful transformer,...
Resilience test successful
18 November 2024
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE – The Lines Company and Te Nehenehenui Building Maniapoto community resilience reached a milestone...
Development and Delivery Plan - finalised
29 October 2024
TLC breached its regulated quality standards in 2018, 2019 and 2020. TLC took full responsibility for the quality breaches,...
Four awards and second place for TLC
25 October 2024
The Lines Company (TLC) has returned from their national lines championships with four “magnificent” awards and a...
TLC to invest in new office
24 October 2024
The Lines Company (TLC) has confirmed it will build a new head office and refurbished depot in Te Kūiti. The office will be...
King Country champs ‘humble but ready’
9 October 2024
There’s a quiet confidence about the King Country team preparing to defend its national title. From its base in Te Peka St,...
Powering Whakamaru Village
1 October 2024
The Lines Company (TLC) will be installing new electrical infrastructure in Whakamaru village in October. “This significant...
Local rangitahi secure TLC scholarships
27 September 2024
Four local students will begin tertiary training next year with financial support from The Lines Company (TLC). Taumarunui...
Maru pyjama appeal warms up winter
20 September 2024
More than 1,000 King Country locals are warmer at night thanks to the gift of brand-new winter pyjamas. Maru Energy Trust’s...
Eighteen scholarship applicants
17 September 2024
Eighteen young people from across the King Country have applied for tertiary training scholarships from The Lines Company...
More accolades for King Country solar project
2 September 2024
Accolades keep coming for a collaborative King Country energy initiative which has deployed solar energy on two local...
TLC Scholarship open for applications
12 August 2024
The Lines Company is pleased to announce that its 2025 Inspiring Local Minds Scholarship is now open for applications. LINK...
King Country locals join the crew
5 August 2024
Three more King Country locals have begun their journeys to becoming fully qualified line mechanics. Joe Gaylor, Zykarne...
TLC prioritises network investment, community support
12 July 2024
The Lines Company (TLC) has outlined its work for the coming year, prioritising investment in King Country electricity...
TLC boosts funding to warm up local homes
11 July 2024
The Lines Company (TLC) has announced a massive boost to community funding aimed at keeping King Country homes and families...
Local safety campaign goes national
3 July 2024
An electrical safety campaign developed by local electricity distributor The Lines Company (TLC) is being shared...
EV chargers at ‘visitor gateway’
24 May 2024
Now there’s another reason to stop at one of Waitomo’s iconic photo stops. A bank of electrical vehicle (EV) chargers are...
Local schools full of bright sparks!
24 May 2024
Local primary school tamariki and their teachers have jumped on board a free safety programme which aims to keep whānau safe...
New tree rules just ‘tinkering around the edges’
21 May 2024
New measures to protect power lines from falling trees have been cautiously welcomed by The Lines Company (TLC). But the...
Heli-saw to ‘transform’ electricity sector
13 May 2024
New Zealand’s electricity sector could be transformed by a radical new approach to keeping trees off power lines, says a...
Electricity discount in time for winter
8 May 2024
More than 8,000 electricity customers in the northern part of The Lines Company (TLC) network will receive a credit on their...
TLC swamped with applications
22 April 2024
Winning a spot in New Zealand’s top line mechanic crews is proving to be tough. The Lines Company (TLC) is recruiting three...
TLC signals huge network investment
28 March 2024
The Lines Company (TLC) will pour $25 million into King Country’s electricity network over the next 12 months. The...
Major Power Up for Taumarunui Complete
21 March 2024
The Lines Company Finished $1.4 Million Investment in Taumarunui Electrical distribution business, The Lines Company (TLC)...
TLC recruiting for locals
12 March 2024
The Lines Company (TLC) is on the hunt for three young locals keen to take on what some people say is the best job in the...
Electricity discount boosted
23 February 2024
The Lines Company (TLC) is set to significantly boost its annual electricity discount. In the coming financial year, TLC will...
Price changes a mixed bag
23 February 2024
Annual price changes from The Lines Company (TLC) offer good and bad news for customers. All electricity distribution...
Taumarunui power upgrade on track, on budget
16 February 2024
A major project to upgrade Taumarunui’s electricity is close to 50 per cent complete. Before Christmas, The Lines Company...
Taumarunui fully charged and ready for summer
21 December 2023
Taumarunui is charged up and ready for summer with the commissioning of a new fast electric vehicle (EV) charger in the...
Major upgrade for local power supply
21 December 2023
A major upgrade to Taumarunui’s electricity supply will kick off in mid-January. The Lines Company (TLC) has announced it...
TLC to launch drones, helicopters across network
18 December 2023
A major operation aimed at photographing 43,000 power poles across the network will be launched by The Lines Company (TLC) in...
TLC funding in time for Christmas
8 December 2023
Christmas has come early for 13 community groups that have successfully won funding from The Lines Company (TLC). TLC has...
Electricity discount to land before Christmas
4 December 2023
Customers in the northern part of The Lines Company (TLC) network will receive their share of a $2.5 million electricity...
First piece in collaborative public art programme unveiled
30 November 2023
A collaboration between well-known Waitomo artist and educator Daniel Ormsby and The Lines Company (TLC) has turned a...
Two more EV chargers unveiled
21 November 2023
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have two more places to plug in and charge up when travelling throughout the King Country...
Familiar faces in top jobs at TLC
7 November 2023
Two new general managers have been appointed to the executive team at The Lines Company (TLC). But their faces will already...
Local head students secure TLC study scholarships
27 October 2023
Three local school leavers have been awarded prestigious study scholarships from The Lines Company (TLC). It’s a double...
TLC community funding to 13 local groups
27 October 2023
Funding from The Lines Company (TLC) is set to provide a much needed boost to 13 local organisations doing good. TLC’s...
TLC crew judged ‘best of the best’ in industry competition
2 October 2023
It’s official. A crew from The Lines Company (TLC) has triumphed over the competition to be officially judged New...
TLC team set to take on national line competition
15 September 2023
With the industry’s annual line competition set to take place in Invercargill next week, The Lines Company (TLC) has named...
TLC scoop Community Initiative of the Year
31 August 2023
The Lines Company’s (TLC) ground-breaking approach to empowering the use of renewable energy to ensure resilience of...
TLC scholarship available to local students
26 July 2023
High school students from around the King Country and Central Plateau regions are encouraged to apply for The Lines...
TLC sells metering and data subsidiary to Intellihub
4 July 2023
Electricity distribution business, The Lines Company (TLC), has today announced the sale of its subsidiary, Influx Energy...
TLC makes the Energy Excellence finals
21 June 2023
The Lines Company (TLC) is delighted to announce they have been selected as category finalists for the 2023 New Zealand...
$10k in TLC community sponsorship to support local groups
31 May 2023
The Lines Company (TLC) has $10,000 in contestable sponsorship funding up for grabs this month. TLC is kicking off their...
TLC Discount benefit for WESCT Customers
16 May 2023
The latest payments of TLC Discounts for eligible customers are being distributed as a credit on their electricity retailer...
Gerhard Buitendach has been appointed General Manager, Network at TLC
15 May 2023
The Lines Company (TLC) has recently announced the appointment of experienced asset manager, Gerhard Buitendach, to the role...
TLC’s decade-long focus for community assets
2 May 2023
The electricity distributor supplying energy to the greater King Country and Central Plateau recently released their Asset...
Taumarunui locals join TLC trainee programme
1 May 2023
The Lines Company’s (TLC) latest intake of trainee line mechanics sees two Taumarunui locals join the programme in its...
TLC give helping hand to local organisations
17 April 2023
The Lines Company’s (TLC) sponsorship funding programme has seen over $100,000 distributed to local organisations since...
TLC offers opportunity to earn while you learn
12 April 2023
The Lines Company (TLC) is offering candidates looking to grow a career in the electricity sector the opportunity to earn...
Tūrangi Foodbank stocked up by TLC
27 March 2023
The foodbank at Tūrangi received a welcome donation from The Lines Company (TLC) in the form of a month worth of supplies,...
TLC sponsored national shearing champs to get underway
25 March 2023
The New Zealand Shearing Championships are being held in Te Kūiti from Thursday, 30th of March through to Saturday, 1st...
Local groups encouraged to apply for community sponsorship round
8 March 2023
The Lines Company’s (TLC) $10,000 funding round looks to support local community groups. TLC has kicked off their first of...
Annual price change for electricity distribution
22 February 2023
From 1 April this year, The Lines Company (TLC) lines prices charged to electricity retailers, who then combined those with...
TLC deploy drones for remote monitoring of assets
18 February 2023
During February, March and April, The Lines Company (TLC) will commence an aerial-based survey of parts of the network using...
Network update as at 6:15pm on Thursday, 16 February
16 February 2023
The team have had another busy clearing known faults and dealing with new faults caused by delayed effects from the...
Emergency outages 16 February 2023
16 February 2023
Today, there are a number of emergency outages as we work to further stabilise the network. TAUMARUNUI DISTRICT & KURATAU...
Network update
15 February 2023
Our crews and planning teams have been busy throughout the day repairing damage to our network and restoring power to those...
Update on electricity supply in the Tūrangi area
15 February 2023
Power to remain off to parts of Tūrangi, Motuoapa, Waihaha, Tauranga-Taupo, Mokai, Rangipo, Tihoi, Whareroa, and Whangamata...
Cyclone Gabrielle causes major damage to electricity supply in Tūrangi area
14 February 2023
Customers in Tūrangi, Motuoapa, Tauranga-Taupo, Whareroa, Tokaanu, Mokai, Tirohanga, and Kuratau are urged to prepare to be...
TLC customers should prepare for Cyclone Hale
10 January 2023
The Lines Company (TLC) is asking customers in the King Country, Ruapehu and Central Plateau areas to prepare for strong...
TLC trainees graduate with flying colours
20 December 2022
The Lines Company’s (TLC) trainee programme has again seen newly qualified line mechanics graduate with formal...
Local groups benefit from TLC sponsorship
16 December 2022
The Lines Company’s (TLC) final sponsorship round for 2023 has seen 12 groups receive financial support for an encouraging...
Second Maniapoto Marae gets TLC solar solution
12 December 2022
The second of two Marae to receive solar panels as part of Te Nehenehenui (formerly Maniapoto Māori Trust Board) and The...
WESCT Customers due to receive $4.2M* in TLC Discounts
6 December 2022
This financial year, The Lines Company (TLC) customers in the northern part of their network region will share $4.2M* as...
Solar project set to power up Tūrangi homes
2 December 2022
Together with Tūwharetoa Health Charitable Trust (THCT) and Maru Energy Trust (Maru), The Lines Company (TLC) are installing...
Piopio powering-up EVs with new TLC Fast Charger
23 November 2022
The Lines Company’s (TLC) latest Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station located in Piopio will see drivers of DC type...
Meet TLC's new leaders
11 November 2022
The Lines Company (TLC), the electricity distribution business servicing the wider King Country region, announced the...
TLC works with customers to improve tree safety around power lines
10 November 2022
Vegetation close to power lines can be a danger to the public and can cause interruptions to power supply, especially during...
Extra time given to community funding applicants
26 October 2022
The Lines Company’s (TLC) latest funding round has been extended to 18 November 2022, providing local community groups...
TLC crew take home multiple awards at the Annual Connection
6 October 2022
The Lines Company’s (TLC) four-person line mechanic squad has won multiple awards at this year’s Connexis Annual...
TLC scholarship recipients announced
5 October 2022
Three exceptional year 13 students have been awarded The Line Company’s (TLC) highly sought-after Inspiring Local Minds...
TLC confirms Mike Fox as CE
22 September 2022
The Lines Company (TLC) Chair Bella Takiari-Brame today announced the appointment of new Chief Executive, Mike Fox, effective...
TLC southern crew take on national line competition
13 September 2022
The industry’s annual line competition will face fierce competition this year when The Lines Company’s (TLC) Dion Adams,...
TLC Maniapoto joint solar pilot gets underway
2 September 2022
A joint initiative between Maniapoto Māori Trust Board and The Lines Company to deploy renewable energy solutions on two...
TLC seek new line talent
18 August 2022
The Lines Company’s (TLC) is recruiting two additional trainee line mechanics, based in Taumarunui. TLC’s line mechanic...
TLC funding boosts local organisations
9 August 2022
The Lines Company’s (TLC) second community funding round this year has provided 13 organisations with financial...
Students encouraged to apply for scholarship
27 July 2022
School leavers from around the King Country and Central Plateau are being encouraged to apply for a scholarship to help pay...
TLC Host Sparkies for Breakfast
22 July 2022
The Lines Company (TLC) is hosting a series of FREE ‘Sparkie Breakfasts’ so local electricians and electrical contractors...
$10k TLC funding round opens
1 June 2022
The Lines Company’s (TLC) second community funding round this year opens on 1 June. TLC boosted its community support by...
TLC supports community good
10 May 2022
The Lines Company (TLC) kicked off 2022 with another successful sponsorship round, providing funding to multiple local...
TLC Welcome New Board Members
9 May 2022
King Country-based electricity distribution business, The Lines Company (TLC), announced the appointment of two new members...
New poles and cross arms for Piopio
21 March 2022
People in Piopio can expect to see The Lines Company (TLC) crews undertaking line renewals on Sunday, 27 March. The...