ANNUAL CONNECTION
ANNUAL CONNECTION 2025
CHRISTCHURCH
Hosted by
Date and Venue TBC
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 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
THANKS TO THE 2024 HOST SPONSORS
Waipā Networks owns and operates the lines, transformers and substations that deliver power to more than 40,000 customers in Waipā region. We’re 100% owned by the Waipā Networks Trust on behalf of the community, delivering reliable energy services and solutions for our community’s growing needs.
Our history goes back to over 100 years ago when Te Awamutu and Cambridge’s Electric Power Boards were set up. They joined forces in 1993 and were finally named Waipā Networks in 1998. Fast forward to today, and we’re proud to work with Connexis | Te Pūkenga and The Lines Company to co-host the Annual Connection 2024, a three-day competition showcasing the skills of line mechanics and cable jointers.
The Lines Company is proud to keep over 18,000 customers connected to electricity throughout the King Country, Ruapehu District and Central Plateau. Our network covers an area of 13,700 square km with over 4,500km of power lines, providing safe and reliable electricity to homes, businesses, and the community. We employ over 140 staff, with around 80% of our hunga (people) living locally on the network.
Join us as we showcase the work of these incredible professionals who keep our lights on. It's not just a competition – it’s an opportunity to witness these experts in action, understand the complexities they conquer daily, learn more about the industry, and explore potential career paths.
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Annual Connection NZ
Putting a spotlight on the the people who keep the lights on and the country connected.
The Fijian paving the way in the electricity industry - TP+
tpplus.co.nz
Fijian Laisa Pickering has been flying the flag for Pasifika in the electricity supply industry for over a decade, and she's keen to see more follow in her footsteps.