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Hands-on Work Experience Expands the Skills of Electrical Engineering Interns

13 MAR 2024

Hands-on Work Experience Expands the Skills of Electrical Engineering Interns

Internships are invaluable opportunities for the next generation of electrical engineers to bridge the gap between their theoretical knowledge and real-world applications in the electricity industry. By working at Edison over the summer, interns gain insight into the electri...
Future Focused and Ready for Growth: Edison Announces New Leadership Team

23 FEB 2024

Future Focused and Ready for Growth: Edison Announces New Leadership Team

We are excited to unveil our new leadership team structure as part of our comprehensive plan to meet the increasing demand across all our services. Guided by our strategic plan for 2030, Edison aims to foster sustainable growth while maintaining high-quality service across a...
Merry Christmas | Office Closure Dates

19 DEC 2023

Merry Christmas | Office Closure Dates

As the year ends, we would like to thank our people, clients, contractors, and suppliers. Your support has been instrumental in our success this year. Now, it's time for us to take a break and recharge our batteries. Please note that our offices will be closed starting Frid...
Edison Auckland New Office Reflects Growth

4 DEC 2023

Edison Auckland New Office Reflects Growth

The continued growth of our Auckland team means we have outgrown our current office space. We are still based at the Central Park Corporate Centre in Ellerslie and are now located on Level 5 in Building 10. Thank you to Nick Hawke from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei who performed the ...
Edison weekend transports the team to another world

31 OCT 2023

Edison weekend transports the team to another world

Our recent Edison team weekend was a feast for the senses. Immersive and captivating, Wētā Workshop Unleashed served up horror, fantasy, and sci-fi film experiences for 106 Edison people and their partners. The night started with a drinks reception, followed by a tour of the...
Edison Board Appoints Two New Independent Directors

21 SEP 2023

Edison Board Appoints Two New Independent Directors

Edison continues to strengthen its position in New Zealand’s electricity sector. To ensure we are future fit, Edison has expanded the Board, appointing two new Independent Directors at the 2023 AGM. We welcome Paul Evans and Samantha Sharif, who share our vision and values f...
Edison seeks applications for the position of Independent Director

27 JUN 2023

Edison seeks applications for the position of Independent Director

Edison is in an exciting growth phase, with many opportunities on the horizon due to increased electrification of NZ's economy and aggressive Net Carbon Zero commitments. The Board of Directors play an important role, with responsibility for the effective governance and stra...
Growing New Zealand’s electrical engineering talent pool

15 MAY 2023

Growing New Zealand’s electrical engineering talent pool

A shortage of skilled talent and growth in the electricity supply industry is placing increased pressure on recruitment and retention of professionals across New Zealand’s energy sector. Two of Edison’s strategic priorities are to increase the diversity of our team and grow ...
Edison supports communities with Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser

04 MAY 2023

Edison supports communities with Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser

Edison has donated $10,000 to a selection of charities supporting communities impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. Our team from across the country dug deep during the Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser and raised $5,000, which Edison matched to supercharge the donations. Employing an ...
Edison Internships bring electrical engineering to life

14 MAR 2023

Edison Internships bring electrical engineering to life

As the new academic year has commenced, we said farewell to our three interns from our 2022-2023 programme. They shared their experiences of gaining industry experience and whilst working for Edison. “I’ve learnt so much during my internship. University is the just the tip ...
Merry Christmas | Office Closure Dates

15 DEC 2022

Merry Christmas | Office Closure Dates

As another busy and productive year draws to a close we wish to thank our team, clients, contractors, and suppliers for their support. We could not have achieved our goals without you. Now it is time for our team to take a well earned break. Our offices will be closed from ...
Edison Awarded ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification

1 NOV 2022

Edison Awarded ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification

We have reached a significant milestone of our sustainability strategy by achieving ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification, independently verified by Telarc. Our certification is an important validation that our management system is effective at identifying, captur...
Edison Relocates to a Larger Wellington Office

14 OCT 2022

Edison Relocates to a Larger Wellington Office

Increased client demand in the Wellington region has seen the team at our Wellington office expand this year. As a result, we have outgrown the existing office space, prompting a move to a larger office in the central CBD. The team moved in at the start of October and are a...
A Kind of Magic – Edison Team Weekend 2022

15 SEP 2022

A Kind of Magic – Edison Team Weekend 2022

The Edison team weekend returned in 2022 with a little magic and a lot of fun. Our people and their partners gathered at the Park Hyatt in Auckland from 10-11 September as a thank you for their contribution to Edison’s success. With 98 attendees, the event was a great way f...
Inspiring the next generation of Electrical Engineers

4 AUG 2022

Inspiring the next generation of Electrical Engineers

With a shortage of Electrical Engineers in New Zealand, time spent connecting with, and encouraging electrical engineering students is vital. During July Campbell Hammond, David Webb and Tani Hansen represented Edison at the annual Power Careers Convention at the University ...
David Webb to lead Edison’s South Island office

21 FEB 2022

David Webb to lead Edison’s South Island office

We are delighted to announce that David Webb will join Edison as Area Manager of our new South Island office. David brings 25 years’ experience in the utilities and infrastructure sectors with diverse expertise across operations, maintenance, and project delivery. He is idea...
Richard Kingsford appointed to lead Design and Engineering Solutions

15 FEB 2022

Richard Kingsford appointed to lead Design and Engineering Solutions

Edison is delighted to welcome Richard Kingsford as General Manager Design and Engineering Solutions. In this newly created leadership position, Richard is responsible for building on the increased demand for our design services and developing innovative new advisory service...
Edison selected as a Transpower approved designer

11 FEB 2022

Edison selected as a Transpower approved designer

We’re delighted to announce our selection for Transpower’s Advisory Panel for Substation and Protection and Automation design services. This achievement was made possible by the hard work and expertise of our people. As a team we’re focused on delivering great results for o...
Merry Christmas | Office Closure Dates

17 Dec 2021

Merry Christmas | Office Closure Dates

As 2021 draws to a close we would like to wish you a safe and restful holiday break. Wendy and the team thank you for your support this year and we look forward to connecting again in the New Year. But for now Meri Kirihimete! Our offices are closed from Friday 24th Decembe...
Edison’s business operations are certified Zero Carbon

14 DEC 2021

Edison’s business operations are certified Zero Carbon

Edison is proud to be certified Zero Carbon Business Operations with Ekos. Our team have worked hard in 2021 to understand and measure our emissions profile and secure certified credits to offset our carbon footprint. We are proud to have secured credits that directly suppo...
A New South Island Presence For Edison

12 OCT 2021

A New South Island Presence For Edison

Planning is underway to open an Edison office in Christchurch to attract and retain the best talent to deliver exceptional service to our South Island clients. This expansion is part of Edison’s long term strategy to prepare for growth, and the transformation of the electric...
Edison Welcomes New Chief Executive Wendy Edwards

07 SEP 2021

Edison Welcomes New Chief Executive Wendy Edwards

Wendy Edwards takes the helm as Edison Chief ExecutiveNew Chief Executive Wendy Edwards is excited to personally meet the Edison team as soon as she can. Having just completed her second week at Edison working remotely, Wendy is struck by the dedication and expertise of th...
Edison Awarded ISO9001:2015 Certification

3 SEP 2021

Edison Awarded ISO9001:2015 Certification

Delivering high quality solutions for our clients is an important priority at Edison. Therefore, we are delighted to announce that we have achieved ISO9001 certification. Recognised by Telarc, this certification independently measures and verifies that our systems and proces...
Edison Appoints New Chief Executive

06 JUL 2021

Edison Appoints New Chief Executive

6 July 2021: Edison Consulting Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Wendy Edwards as their new Chief Executive to help the company embrace the transformation of the electricity industry.Edison is a highly valued partner in New Zealand’s energy sector and offers ...
An Opportunity to Drive Our Growth Strategy - Chief Executive Applications Open

23 APR 2021

An Opportunity to Drive Our Growth Strategy - Chief Executive Applications Open

As Edison starts a new financial year our strategic growth and resilience programme is in full swing. We are pleased to announce that our board of directors was appointed in February 2020 and is chaired by Craig Hattle. Our attention now turns to the recruitment of a Chief E...
Edison Consulting Ready To Embrace A New Era

15 FEB 2021

Edison Consulting Ready To Embrace A New Era

15 February 2021: Edison Consulting Group, a highly valued partner in New Zealand’s energy sector, is looking to the future by implementing a new governance structure and recruiting a Chief Executive (CE) to prepare for growth and the transformation of the electricity indust...
Time to Celebrate Our 25th Anniversary and Thank Our Team

10 DEC 2020

Time to Celebrate Our 25th Anniversary and Thank Our Team

The success Edison has achieved in the past 25 years has been a result of the good bunch of people who have joined us on the journey. Without the dedication and commitment of our team, it wouldn't have been possible. To say thank you to our team and their partners for their ...
Edison Celebrates 25 Years of Great Results

10 AUG 2020

Edison Celebrates 25 Years of Great Results

This year marks a significant milestone for Edison, as the team celebrates 25 years of partnering with their clients to keep the energy flowing across New Zealand. Taking time out to chat, Michael Nicholson - Managing Director of Edison - reflects on the company’s journey, s...
Hinuera Bypass Successfully Commissioned

17 JUL 2020

Hinuera Bypass Successfully Commissioned

Transpower is conducting a major project to replace the ‘live’ substation at Karapiro. To mitigate the risk of loss of supply to rural communities, a bypass was built at Hinuera to ensure supply is maintained whilst the re-configuration works at the Karapiro substation are c...
Staging detailed design helps slash project timeframe for PowerNet

07 JUL 2020

Staging detailed design helps slash project timeframe for PowerNet

As businesses in the primary industry work to reduce their carbon footprint, the demand for renewable energy sources to fuel operations is growing. Our design team were engaged by PowerNet to create the detailed design for a new substation in Southland to power the new elect...
Edison Awarded ISO 45001 Certification

31 MAR 2020

Edison Awarded ISO 45001 Certification

We're delighted to announce that Edison has achieved ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety certification. Recognised by Telarc, this certification demonstrates that our safety processes and systems reach the required international standard. Achieving this milestone illust...
Asbestos and AutoCAD

05 DEC 2019

Asbestos and AutoCAD

Recently our design team created a user-friendly infographic for a client highlighting possible locations of asbestos in a substation. As it would be used for presentations and education, a lifelike effect was key. The team pushed AutoCAD to its limits to render the design, ...
Celebration Time. Edison Conference 2019

30 SEP 2019

Celebration Time. Edison Conference 2019

Thanking our staff for their commitment and effort is an important part of our culture. This year we hosted our staff conference at SO/Auckland where we were entertained by the refreshingly honest and insightful Nigel Latta . It was a great opportunity for our good people an...