Power Poles
When is a power pole too old and in need of replacement
One power pole in Dunedin was identified as needing replacing in 2015 but is still there three years later. With some power poles in Dunedin installed nearly a century ago, how many others are due for… Video, Audio
Dangerous power poles still threatening Otago - whistleblower
The whistleblower who revealed thousands of dangerous red-tagged power poles across Otago says a major repair programme has not made the network any safer. Richard Healey resigned last October from… Audio
Delta-Aurora like an alcoholic with a problem - whistleblower
A Dunedin City Council report released yesterday into the state of thousands of failing power poles has recommended splitting its company Aurora-Delta into two and fixing up its long-term planning. Audio
Inquiry into failing power poles recommends big changes
A Dunedin Council inquiry into nearly 3000 failing power poles has recommended major changes to the lines companies involved. Video, Audio
New Technology with Sarah Putt
Sarah Putt on the patent war on a gene-editing tool, delivering fibre over power poles and the good and the bad of software updates. Audio