The system is experiencing issues

Past Incidents

22nd January 2026

Notification of Unplanned outage - Matamata Area

Latest update:

Lightwire Technicians were able to replace the faulty equipment at the Tower last Friday, and restore connectivity. The service has remained stable since, and we are not expecting any further disruptions from here.

If you have any remaining issues with your connection, please contact out Support Team on 0800 12 13 14.

History:


[2026-01-23 08:41:27 NZDT] Lightwire technician are attending site today to investigate and remediate this fault after assessing that site access should be safe and traversable.

We'll be working hard to restore connectivity as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us on 0800 12 13 14 or support@lightwire.co.nz if you have any queries.


[2026-01-22 08:43:44 NZDT] Due to challenging weather conditions and constrained field resourcing, Lightwire technicians will be aiming to attend our Kaimai transmission site to resolve this fault as soon as possible tomorrow, Friday January 23rd.

Please feel free to contact us on 0800 12 13 14 or support@lightwire.co.nz if you have any queries.


[2026-01-22 08:30:10 NZDT] Lightwire Engineers have investigated a fault at your tower in the Matamata area but are unable to resolve it remotely.

A Lightwire technician will need to visit and will be dispatched as soon as possible.

Please feel free to contact us on 0800 12 13 14 or support@lightwire.co.nz if you have any queries.

Unplanned outage - Matira Area

Latest update:

Lightwire Technicians have been able to replace the faulty gear at the Tower and have restored connectivity now. If your connection remains offline, please reboot all onsite equipment.

Failing that, please reach out to our Support Team on 0800 12 13 14 or support@lightwire.co.nz.

History:


[2026-01-22 04:01:15 NZDT] Lightwire Engineers have investigated a fault at your tower in the Matira area but are unable to resolve it remotely.

A Lightwire technician will need to visit and will be dispatched as soon as possible.

Please feel free to contact us on 0800 12 13 14 or support@lightwire.co.nz if you have any queries.

21st January 2026

No incidents reported

20th January 2026

Unplanned Outage - Kaihere Area

Latest update:

Lightwire's Technician has been able to replace the faulty gear at the Tower and retore connectivity. Things have been looking stable since, so we are not expecting any further disruptions.

If your connection remains offline, please reboot all onsite equipment. Failing that, please reach out to our Support Team on 0800 12 13 14.

History:


[2026-01-20 08:03:53 NZDT] Lightwire Engineers have investigated a fault at your tower but are unable to resolve it remotely.

A Lightwire technician will need to visit the Kaihere transmission tower, and will be dispatched as soon as possible to resolve this and restore connections.

Please feel free to contact us on 0800 12 13 14 or support@lightwire.co.nz if you have any queries.

19th January 2026

No incidents reported

18th January 2026

No incidents reported

17th January 2026

No incidents reported

16th January 2026

Site Offline - Waihi

Lightwire Engineers have investigated a fault at your tower but are unable to resolve it remotely.

A Lightwire technician will need to visit and will be dispatched first thing this morning (Friday).

Please feel free to contact us on 0800 12 13 14 or support@lightwire.co.nz if you have any queries.