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TLC opens trainee programme applications
8 January 2019
The Lines Company (TLC) is kicking off the new year by opening applications for its sought-after trainee line mechanic...
TLC Ruapehu - King Country electric vehicle (EV) charger locations
18 December 2018
Since earlier this year, and with EECA funding, The Lines Company (TLC) began installing medium speed (Type 2) electric...
Drones on trial for TLC
4 December 2018
The Lines Company (TLC) is considering using drones to help inspect its power lines, poles and other infrastructure. Over the...
New finance exec for The Lines Company
28 November 2018
A top finance executive with extensive experience in the utilities sector will join The Lines Company (TLC) team before...
Sporting great backs Christmas campaign
28 November 2018
OLYMPIC rowing great Eric Murray has thrown his weight behind The Lines Company’s (TLC) campaign to buy bikes for deserving...
Successful day working on lines downtown Ōtorohanga
6 November 2018
On Sunday around 80 line mechanics worked on Ōtorohanga’s power lines in the biggest urban project carried out by local...
TLC launches bikes for Christmas
5 November 2018
The Lines Company (TLC) today launches a ‘Bikes for Christmas’ campaign that will see at least 40 local children get a...
TLC offers customer ‘catch-ups’
31 October 2018
A series of customer catch-ups has been organised by The Lines Company (TLC) to answer queries about the company’s new...
Investment targets power reliability
29 October 2018
Residents, businesses and farms around Mangakino and Whakamaru should have a more reliable power supply from early 2019. The...
All lines crews on hand for Ōtorohanga CBD line work
29 October 2018
After several months work in the northern and western parts of town, The Lines Company’s (TLC) $1.2 million line upgrade is...
TLC study scholarships announced
16 October 2018
Five outstanding young people have been awarded the first ever Inspiring Local Minds Scholarships from The Lines Company...
Chopper line inspections to start
16 October 2018
Local helicopters will be back in the air for The Lines Company (TLC) towards the end this month undertaking critical line...
Piopio pool sponsorship confirmed
8 October 2018
Piopio’s community pool has secured sponsorship support from The Lines Company (TLC) for the fourth consecutive...
Planned lines work coming up for Ōtorohanga CBD
3 October 2018
Today The Lines Company (TLC) gave forward notice to Ōtorohanga business owners and residents of work coming up in the...
New directors for The Lines Company
18 September 2018
Two new directors have been appointed to The Lines Company (TLC) Board. Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust (WESCT)...
New pricing roadshow — come and see us!
11 September 2018
We’re changing the way we charge. Soon our bills will be simpler and you’ll be in control. Drop in to find out...
Big response to TLC scholarships
3 September 2018
Twenty-five local school leavers have applied for study scholarships from The Lines Company (TLC). TLC launched the TLC...
Customers urged to attend TLC roadshows
3 September 2018
The Lines Company (TLC) customers are being urged to attend one of seven roadshows being held to explain the company’s new...
New TLC pricing gives customers control
28 August 2018
A new approach to electricity lines charging has been confirmed with The Lines Company (TLC) giving its customers more...
TLC supports Mangakino Cosy Homes initiative
23 August 2018
The Lines Company (TLC) is supporting a community-based initiative to help local families keep their homes warmer. As part of...
New Trust aims to warm up King Country homes
23 August 2018
A new charitable trust has been established to help more local families be warm and healthy. Maru Energy Trust, an...
Students urged to apply for scholarship
21 August 2018
King Country school leavers are being urged to apply for a scholarship to help pay their study fees. Last month, The Lines...
Charging up the King Country
2 August 2018
At least 15 electric vehicle chargers will be installed in the King Country by September, encouraging electric-powered...
Financial help for school leavers
25 July 2018
Local students leaving school this year to pursue further education or training are being urged to apply for a new King...
Second stage of transformer upgrade begins at Ōtorohanga
11 July 2018
The second stage of The Lines Company’s (TLC) $1.9 million upgrade of Ōtorohanga’s Te Waireka substation gets underway...
Changes at top for TLC
20 June 2018
Change continues at The Lines Company (TLC) as work continues to streamline operations and focus more heavily on customers...
The Lines Company pole and cross-arm work to increase Ōtorohanga power supply security
18 June 2018
Power poles and cross-arms are progressively being replaced in and around Ōtorohanga town over the next six months as part...
Eight jobs to stay in Taumaranui
12 June 2018
Local meter readers no longer working for King Country Energy (KCE) have been offered permanent jobs by a specialist metering...
TLC signs four-year rugby deal
8 June 2018
King Country’s junior rugby players have secured a four-year sponsorship deal with The Lines Company. TLC chief executive...
The Lines Company transformers to be upgraded
31 May 2018
The Lines Company (TLC) is set to begin a $4.3 million programme to upgrade 65 ground-mounted transformers across its...
Trainees launch new careers with TLC
22 May 2018
Four King Country locals have beaten 63 others to win a place on a training programme that could set them up for life. Derek...
Consent granted for local King Country hydro scheme
17 May 2018
A small-scale hydro-generation scheme in Kopaki looks set to supplement and help protect the local power supply for the next...
$85,000 of TLC funding into local communities
16 May 2018
Around $85,000 of funding went back into communities across the network via The Lines Company’s (TLC’s) community support...
IT specialist joins The Lines Company
4 May 2018
Technology is under the spotlight at The Lines Company (TLC) with the appointment of a new information technology...
First 15 megawatt transformer arrives at Te Waireka, Ōtorohanga
4 May 2018
After several months’ preparation, the first of The Lines Company’s (TLC) new 15 Megawatt (MW) transformers arrived at...
Trees costing community “millions” each year
30 April 2018
The Lines Company (TLC) is backing calls for an urgent review of tree regulations, saying poor tree maintenance is personally...
The Lines Company staff support annual Poppy Day appeal
18 April 2018
This Friday several of The Lines Company (TLC) staff will be out and about in Te Kūiti joining other volunteers in support...
Demand to drive major investment in The Lines Company electricity network
5 April 2018
A forecast jump in electricity demand will see The Lines Company (TLC) investing a further $5 million each year to...
Heavy lift the next step in Te Waireka Substation Upgrade
27 March 2018
Today six, large pre-cast concrete panels were lifted into place as the next step in The Lines Company’s (TLC) upgrade of...
The Lines Company Easter crosses shine for the community
22 March 2018
Switching The Lines Company (TLC) Easter crosses on at Te Kūiti and Ōtorohanga today gave both local mayors pause for...
Te Waireka substation transformer work starts
27 February 2018
Work on upgrading transformers at The Lines Company’s (TLC) Te Waireka substation at Te Waireka Road, Ōtorohanga is set to...
Last of the line charge 'resets'
27 February 2018
The Lines Company (TLC) has reset its line charges for the last time under the current system before the new pricing comes...
The Lines Company asks customers to prepare for Cyclone Gita
20 February 2018
The Lines Company (TLC) is asking customers in the King Country, Ruapehu and Central North Island areas to prepare for strong...
Recruiting for a bright future in the electricity industry
12 February 2018
A bright future in the electricity industry is a real possibility locally with The Lines Company currently recruiting for the...
The Lines Company network set to become an EV destination
18 January 2018
The Lines Company has been awarded $215,880 from the Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund, administered by the Energy...
The Lines Company Board announces date for new pricing system
12 December 2017
After an extensive and thorough review, The Lines Company (TLC) Board announced in October 2017 that it would move to a Time...
The Lines Company announces Board refresh
6 July 2017
The Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust (WESCT) today announced key changes for the board of directors for The Lines...
The Lines Company welcomes Electricity Authority Report
31 May 2017
The Lines Company (TLC) welcomes the Electricity Authority’s (EA) Market Performance Review of TLC’s pricing and load...