Representing customers in the Waipā and Kawhia
Waipā Networks Trust is the owner of Waipā Networks Ltd.
The Trust represents electricity customers supplied by Waipā Networks on electricity industry matters, including on proposed new legislation. Through our trust ownership model, profits are retained by the community rather than going to external shareholders. We promote energy efficiency and have funded several projects to benefit customers of Waipā Networks.
40,000 customers
Approximately 40,000 customers are represented in Waipā and Kawhia.
$6,146,738
granted
Discounts received by customers in the year ended 31 March 2023.
6 elected
trustees
Every 3 years, customers vote for up to 6 members for the Trust. The next election is in 2024.
100%
owned
Waipā Networks is 100% owned by the Waipā Networks Trust, which appoints directors to manage the Company.
In the community
Meet your Trustees
Customers of Waipā Networks elect your Trustees by ballot during an election. Customers are entitled to one vote per network connection point. The current trustees are Sarah Matthews, Judy Bannon, Ray Milner, David McLean and Marcus Gower.
