Darryn Fisher: North Chamber CEO says Transpower needs to front up and explain why they can't compensate Northland businesses for the power cut

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Northland businesses say Transpower needs to take responsibility for a fallen pylon and show face in Northland.

Transpower's found contractor Omexom's team leader was distracted sandblasting, as unsupervised inexperienced workers removed the bolts from three legs at once.

It says residents can contact their retailer for compensation, but they can't do anything for businesses.

North Chamber Chief Executive Darryn Fisher told Ryan Bridge Transpower needs to stop avoiding this conversation.

He's calling for them to put their big pants on, get up to Northland and explain why their negligence is putting their livelihoods at risk.

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