The lights were out far and wide in the Thames-Coromandel district, and even part of the Hauraki district for several hours today, costing some businesses big time.
All because a chunk of wayward plastic wound itself around a transformer creating a potential fire hazard.
And that meant flicking the switch off for an extraction job. So it was a frantic start to the day for Bay Bakery in Whitianga, selling their precious hot goods for half the price to avoid the bin.
Others like Manaia Cafe and Bar in Tairua had to keep their doors shut.
Transpower's Mark Ryall talks to Lisa Owen.