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KCE Supports the Next Generation in Honour of a Century of Hydropower

March 31st 2025 The Mangahao River and surrounding streams have powered nearby homes and local businesses for 100 years. Now, King Country Energy (KCE) is giving back to the communities who share a deep connection Read more

Mangahao Powerstation Open Day - Saturday, 8th March 2025

February 7th 2025 Mangahao Power Station has been a cornerstone of New Zealand’s electricity generation since its official opening by Prime Minister William Massey on 3 November 1924. For 100 years, it has powered t Read more

100 Years of Hydropower Heritage: Honouring Mangahao Power Scheme’s Legacy

December 9th 2024 Invited guests gathered on Friday, 29th November to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mangahao Power Scheme. The heartfelt celebration honoured the power scheme’s history and contribution to Read more

A Century of Power: Piriaka Power Station Marks 100 Years of Service and Community

August 21st 2024 The Piriaka community gathered yesterday in a heartfelt celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Piriaka Power Station. Community leaders, current and former staff were among those who Read more

King Country Energy Appoints New Director

March 20th 2024 Today we announce that Robert Carter, Trustee of the King Country Trust, has stepped down as director of King Country Energy after 8 years serving in the role. Jo Bransgrove - Trustee of the King Read more

King Country Energy announce new director

October 4th 2023 Today we announce that Catherine Thompson, general manager of regulatory and risk at Manawa Energy, stepped down as director of KCE on 29 September 2023. Todd Mead, General Manager – Read more

More consents, less hydro renewable electricity investment under RMA reforms

May 3rd 2023 The Government’s RMA reforms will trap small hydroelectricity generators in an endless and costly consenting loop and lead to less investment in hydro renewable electricity generation, according to Read more

King Country Energy announces two new directors

February 3rd 2023 King Country Energy (KCE) has today announced the appointment of two new additions to its Board of Directors. Phil Wiltshire of Manawa Energy has joined the Board effective 1 February 2023, following Read more

KCE renews sponsorship of Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter and the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter

January 31st 2023 The Philips Search and Rescue Trust rescue helicopters provide a vital service to the communities they serve, and so we are pleased to announce KCE has signed up to continue our sponsorship of the Read more

Contact us

King Country Energy
81A Hakiaha Street
PO Box 363
Taumarunui 3946

Phone: 027 225 8443
Email: kceadmin@kce.co.nz

KCE Shareholder information:

In 2018 Trustpower and the King Country Electric Power Trust entered into an agreement to take over King Country Energy Ltd.

The final step in this process was the compulsory acquisition of the remaining minor shareholdings.

The documentation to complete the share transfers was mailed to all shareholders using the most recent postal address. Shareholders were required to return documentation to sell their shares.

Any share proceeds not claimed were held in trust for 5 years – as required by law Funds not claimed within 5 years have now been passed to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

Historic Share funds can be claimed through Inland Revenue – this money cannot be claimed via KCE it can only be claimed by contacting the IRD.

You can check the process for claiming money by going to the IRD website and searching for Unclaimed Money.

Follow the instructions they provide.