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Monday, 12 Nov 2018

With summer nearly upon us, it’s a popular time for DIY and landscaping jobs around the place. But before getting stuck in, WEL Networks urges you... more

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Award-winning WEL trainee powers ahead in her career

Wednesday, 31 Oct 2018

It’s been a year since WEL Networks’ Narelle Phillips was named Trainee of the Year for New Zealand’s energy and telecommunications industries and... more

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WEL trainee among New Zealand’s rising electrical stars

Tuesday, 09 Oct 2018

WEL Networks’ Elliot McKinnon was recognised as New Zealand’s Advanced Trainee of the Year at an awards ceremony in Christchurch last week. The... more

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WEL works with community partners to improve Waikato water supply

Monday, 01 Oct 2018

WEL Networks is one of many community partners contributing to the completion of a $6.6 million project which will improve the security of Waikato... more

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WEL ‘Lineys’ ready to do battle

Wednesday, 26 Sep 2018

A team of four WEL Networks’ linesmen are gearing up to battle it out against the best in the industry at the Connexis Annual Connection Competition... more

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WEL innovation features in Business Excellence Awards

Thursday, 13 Sep 2018

WEL Networks is excited to be named as a finalist in the Innovation category of the Waikato Business Excellence for the complete off grid solution... more

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WEL Networks gets social

Monday, 20 Aug 2018

The public can now keep up-to-date with the latest from WEL Networks with the recent launch of the company’s Facebook page. The page... more

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WEL receives EECA funding to convert engine truck to electric vehicle

Tuesday, 07 Aug 2018

WEL Services is one of 19 projects to receive funding under the fourth round of the Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund, administered by the... more

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WEL welcomes new Group Chief Financial Officer

Friday, 27 Jul 2018

WEL Group (incorporating WEL Networks and Ultrafast Fibre) has welcomed Sue Tindal onto the Executive team as its new Group Chief Financial... more

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Drones provide bird's eye view of network

Tuesday, 17 Jul 2018

Smash through gorse or send up a drone? It’s an easy choice for WEL Networks staff who are now routinely using unmanned aerial vehicles, or... more

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