ANNUAL CONNECTION
ANNUAL CONNECTION 2025
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Annual Connection is a unique three day event, bringing together cable jointers, line mechanics and industry stakeholders from across New Zealand. The event consists of competitions, a suppliers expo, and closes with an Awards dinner.
Key Objectives
- Showcase and promote the Electricity Supply Industry.
- Promote, recognise, and reward workforce skills, expertise and training.
- Attract more people to join the industry.
- Promote best practice in health and safety.
- Showcase new technologies and innovation.
Join us in putting the spotlight on the skilled and experienced workforce, that is essential to keeping the lights on and the country connected.
ANNUAL CONNECTION 2025 SPONSORS
EA Networks owns and operates the region's electricity distribution network and an advanced fibre optic communications network. They also operate a contracting business, supporting their electricity and fibre networks and providing services to residents and businesses across the region and beyond.
Being locally owned and operated, they are focused on delivering safe and reliable network infrastructure that supports the community and the local economy.
From the Rakaia to the Waimakariri, Banks Peninsula to Arthur’s Pass, Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network providing power to central Waitaha Canterbury.
Their network covers remote rural areas, regional towns and the city of Christchurch and extends over 8,000 square kilometres, delivering electricity to more than 225,000 homes and businesses.
With depots in Cromwell, Christchurch and Wellington, Connetics are passionate about designing, building and maintaining electrical infrastructure across Aotearoa.
When combined with their project management services and supply and logistics capability, Connetics is uniquely positioned to provide turn-key solutions to their clients across all commercial and industrial spheres.
ANNUAL CONNECTION 2024 WINNERS
LINE MECHANIC COMPETITION
Second Place

the lines company
First Place

TOP Energy ltd.
Third Place

omexom
Cable jointer competition
Second Place

luke perkins - omexom
First Place

taylor simmonds - omexom
Third Place

zak ramsey - waipa networks

Annual Connection NZ
Putting a spotlight on the the people who keep the lights on and the country connected.
Annual Connection returns to Christchurch in 2025 - Annual Connection | Connexis
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Annual Connection will make its return to the South Island in 2025, with help from a team of three host companies.