Barry Dell Plumbing co-owner Liz Carmichael says Meridian Energy could have done more to let her know that pole replacement in Mornington on Thursday would knock out the power to her around-the-clock Dunedin business. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIENA Dunedin business says it was left in the dark on Thursday after a single email about nearby power pole replacements slipped through unnoticed two weeks ago. Barry Dell Plumbing operates around the clock and provides emergency callout services, but the power unexpectedly went off on Thursday morning. After her inquiries, it offered her $50 towards a generator hire for her Dunedin business, which employs 25 staff. The company’s website said scheduled pole replacements left about 95 Mornington customers without power from about 8.30am to 5pm on Thursday.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 20, 2022 22:37 UTC