Pāpāmoa is on the Powerco electricity lines network - Powerco owns and maintains the poles and wires that deliver power to your property. For faults or outages, contact Powerco directly on 0800 769 363 or check their outage map at powerco.co.nz.
For your electricity bill, you choose a separate electricity retailer. These retailers buy power wholesale and on-sell it to you - the retailer you choose does not affect how reliably your power is delivered (that's always Powerco). Major retailers operating in Pāpāmoa include:
Pāpāmoa does not have reticulated natural gas - there is no gas main running to properties. Households using gas for heating or cooking use bottled LPG delivered by cylinder. Main LPG suppliers in the Bay of Plenty include:
LPG is typically supplied in 9 kg or 45 kg cylinders. For outdoor BBQ gas, cylinder swaps are available at most service stations and hardware stores in Pāpāmoa including Mitre 10 and Bunnings in Tauranga.
Pāpāmoa is fully covered by the Chorus fibre broadband network. Most properties can connect to UFB fibre, which offers much faster and more reliable speeds than old copper ADSL connections. In June 2025, Chorus upgraded its standard plan speeds - the entry-level plan now runs at 100/20 Mbps and the popular mid-tier plan at 500/100 Mbps, at no extra cost.
Chorus does not sell directly to consumers - you choose a broadband retailer who provides service over the Chorus network. Most major NZ retailers are available in Pāpāmoa:
Pāpāmoa has strong 4G and 5G mobile coverage from all three New Zealand networks. Spark, One NZ and 2degrees all provide good outdoor coverage across the suburb. Indoor coverage is generally reliable across the residential area. For the Pāpāmoa Hills area and surrounding rural zones, coverage quality varies by carrier - worth checking each provider's coverage map for your specific address.
Landline services remain available via fibre-based VoIP through most broadband providers. Traditional copper-based landlines are being progressively retired by Chorus as fibre uptake increases.