Northland power outage: Pylon collapse prompts investigation | 1News

Thousands of Northland residents were left without power after a pylon collapsed during routine maintenance. The Energy Minister has called the incident ‘unacceptable’ and ordered a thorough review.

1News Northland Reporter Helen Castles provides updates on the region’s reconnection, the ongoing investigation, and the challenges faced by Northland’s power infrastructure.

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