Upper South Island upgrade project - short-list consultation

Transpower has consulted on a short-list of possible electricity infrastructure investments for the upper South Island, to ensure a reliable power supply for the future.

We've opened further consultation on this short-list of options to reflect our more detailed understanding of the project. Click here to read our consultation documents and find out how to submit.

Public consultation was open until 14 February 2025 on the short-list of preferred options. 

Our consultation information included an  overview document and multiple attachments that give additional detail on aspects of our short-list.

Consultation documentation:

Consultation response:
Ngā mihi (thank you) to those who responded to this consultation.

Please reference the USI - short-list summary of submissions for a summary of the key points raised and Transpower's responses. Individual submissions on the short-list options are published below.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.