Latest update:
Power was restored just after 1pm today, and the Tower has been back online since. We're 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:
[2026-04-02 12:08:00 NZDT]
Lightwire engineers have been made aware of a mains power outage in the Horsham Downs region affecting mains power supply to our broadcast tower. The tower has exhausted its backup power reserves and is now completely offline.
The advised estimated time of resolution for the mains power outage in the region is 2:40 pm 02/04/2026 today.
We will be monitoring the mains power outage in the region closely and will provide any updates as we receive them.
Please feel free to contact us on 0800 12 13 14 or support@lightwire.co.nz if you have any queries.
