Consumer NZ on Northland power cut fall out

Transpower chief executive Alison Andrew confirmed yesterday that the power pylon that fell last Thursday, cutting power to most of Northland, was caused by contractors carrying out routine maintenance. The maintenance work was being carried out by Transpower's service provider in the region, Omexom. Omexom managing director Mornez Green took responsibility for the fault, and reiterated the importance of a thorough investigation. Northland households have the right to compensation for items damaged during the lengthy power outage including food spoiling in a defrosting freezers. Consumer New Zealand's chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Corin Dann.