Several unplanned power outages are currently affecting parts of the Upper Clutha due to weather conditions.

Areas impacted include Albert Town, Hunter Valley, Makarora, The Neck, Cattle Flat, Glendhu Bay, Mount Aspiring, Treble Cone and Wānaka.

• Albert Town–Makarora–The Neck: 122 customers affected. Power went out at 10:40am Thursday (October 23), with restoration expected by 3:00pm.
• Mount Aspiring–Treble Cone–Wānaka area: 93 customers affected. Power went out at 11:25am, with restoration time currently unknown.

Aurora Energy said its contractors and network operations centre is working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

Keep up to date with power outages here.