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Thousands of homes without power in Southland and Clutha

Thousands of homes without power in Southland and Clutha

Update: 2025-10-24
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The Southland and Clutha Districts are under local states of emergency with thousands of homes and services without power and some without water too. The Minister for Emergency Management made the declaration because it could cause problems with lifeline services. Powernet has been useing helicopters to survey the extent of the damaged lines in Southland and Otago. Emergency Controller Jonathan Shaw spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Thousands of homes without power in Southland and Clutha

Thousands of homes without power in Southland and Clutha