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Horizon Networks

Bay of Plenty· 3 districts

Service area
Whakatane District, Kawerau District +1 more
Bay of Plenty
Operates
Electricity distribution
Category
Power
Other operators in region
12
see below

About Horizon Networks

Horizon Networks is the trading name of Horizon Energy Distribution Limited, which owns and operates the electricity distribution network in the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.

Horizon Networks runs the lines and underground cables that carry electricity from the national grid into homes, farms and businesses across their service area. They are not an electricity retailer — they are the lines company that owns the network itself.

Horizon Networks is one of 13 utility operators active in Bay of Plenty. Most building or landscaping work in this area touches multiple operators' networks at once — power, water and communications cables routinely share the same trench. The list further down shows the other utilities you'll likely need to contact alongside Horizon Networks.

Where Horizon Networks operates

Operators
few
more
Regions covered
Bay of Plenty
Districts & cities
Whakatane DistrictKawerau DistrictOpotiki District

Before you dig in Bay of Plenty

Striking an underground cable can cause injury, large repair bills and outages for your neighbours. Three steps to do it safely.

  1. 1

    Find every operator that serves your site

    Map your worksite on UtilityFinder to find every operator that serves the area — power, water, gas and comms in one view — so you don't miss anyone when sending locate requests.

    Create your map
  2. 2

    Request a locate from Horizon Networks

    Contact Horizon Networks and any other operators in your area to confirm the position of their underground assets before excavation.

    Locate request page
  3. 3

    Mark, protect, dig carefully

    Mark the locate paint or pegs on site, hand-dig within 0.5 m of marked assets, and never assume a clear trench means clear ground.

Other utilities serving Bay of Plenty

Most building or excavation work touches more than one operator's network. Here's who else you may need to contact.

Find every operator serving your site in 30 seconds

UtilityFinder shows every utility operator that serves Bay of Plenty — power, water, gas and comms — with contact details and locate-request links in one shareable view. Plan your dig with confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I request a cables location from Horizon Networks?
Horizon Networks has a dedicated locate request page where you can submit asset location queries before excavation. Visit their locate request page or call them on +64 7-306 2900.
What areas does Horizon Networks cover?
Horizon Networks operates across Whakatane District, Kawerau District, Opotiki District — within the Bay of Plenty region.
Who else operates utilities in Bay of Plenty?
12 other utility operators serve Bay of Plenty, including Bay of Plenty Regional Council, First Gas, Kawerau District Council. Use UtilityFinder to find locate-request links and contact details in one place.
Is Horizon Networks an electricity / gas retailer?
No — Horizon Networks is the lines company that owns and runs the underground cables and overhead poles in their area. They don't sell power; that's done by retailers like Mercury, Genesis or Contact, who use Horizon Networks's network to deliver it.