Northland businesses consider class action against Transpower

A Northland law firm is looking to launch a class action lawsuit against Transpower for damages after last month's widespread power outages. Transpower is refusing to compensate Northland businesses affected by the power cut, after its contractors toppled a power pylon. The Northland Chamber of Commerce have accused the grid operator of doing a U-turn on the issue of compensation. Juliet Golightly from MWIS Lawyers, the law firm assessing interest in the class action says it could be an effective option, as individual claims against Transpower could cost more than the compensation. She spoke to Charlotte Cook.