The 2025 Connexis event was held at Christchurch’s Canterbury Agricultural Park, 21–23 October. It was the largest Annual Connection yet with 16 companies entering line mechanic crews, and 12 cable jointers from nine different power companies.

For the first time the event also hosted new events including a competition specifically designed for trainee cable jointers, and another aimed at testing the skills of supply industry electrical apprentices.

While high winds cut this year's event short it was incredible to see first-hand how skilled and responsive the competitors were in quickly changing and difficult conditions.

Fortunately NZI's marquee stayed in place and a constant stream of visitors kept us busy