Update from Aurora at 4pm:

Aurora has confirmed a fault in a transformer and switch unit in Brownston Street caused this morning’s power outage.

“The fault caused oil to leak inside the transformer and the safety mechanisms operated as expected,” Aurora customer and engagement manager Lisa Gloag said. 

While some people reported a loud bang, Aurora Energy advised there was no fire.

Earlier:

A power outage in Wānaka this morning (Monday April 24) affected approximately 1,895 people, an Aurora spokesperson told the Wānaka App.

Aurora customer and engagement manager Lisa Gloag said the outage was caused by “a fault with the transformer”.

Downtown Wānaka and some central suburbs lost power at around 10.15am.

Lisa said by 11.30am power had been restored to all areas apart from 15 customers on or around McDougall.

The Wānaka App will provide more information on the cause as it is provided.

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