Network Tasman’s fast-chargers join ChargeNet NZ national linked system

Published 01/08/2018

Network Tasman's three public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Nelson City, Richmond and Takaka will join the nationwide ChargeNet NZ network on 1 August 2018. For the past two years use of the charging stations has been free while the company assessed demand, and supported early adoption of EV technology in the region. From 1 August Network Tasman will introduce a charge of 25c per kWh plus 25c per minute of charging time. "Introducing pricing for the fast-charging stations will cover the cost of the service...

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Network Tasman Fibre – keeping our region highly connected

Published 26/07/2018

Network Tasman not only owns and operates an electricity distribution company, it also supports local businesses and communities by providing a fibre optic telecommunications network in the top of the South Island. Transforming education A key early function of Network Tasman Fibre was to provide access to the national education network known as N4L (Network 4 Learning), which supplies internet services and educational resources to schools throughout the top of the South Island. Facilitating clever business With its 420km fibre optic network connecting...

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Driving towards a sustainable future

Published 10/07/2018

Growing numbers of EVs in the region Nelson Tasman has one of the highest EV uptake rates in the country, second only to Auckland. The number of EVs in Nelson Tasman has almost tripled in the last year. EV ownership seems likely to continue its rapid growth as a greater variety of car models become available, with increased battery capacity and range. Network Tasman is taking a proactive approach by carrying out a study to gauge the impact of EV charging on peak network loads. This study...

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Stay safe around power lines when doing jobs at your place

Published 27/06/2018

If you're catching up on home maintenance but working around electricity there are a few things to watch out for. Any work around electricity lines can be dangerous. Here are some important tips to help you stay safe while you do common jobs around your property. Power lines safety for outdoor maintenance If you're checking or cleaning gutters and downpipes, painting the roof or eaves, or doing a job anywhere near the connection of the power lines to your house it's important to know what to do to...

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