Almost 5000 Far North households lost power as ex-cyclone Ita cut a swathe across the district.
Most of the damage was caused by trees toppled onto power lines by winds reaching 120km/h.
Top Energy staff were kept busy repairing faults on high-voltage lines at Kaikohe, Kawakawa, Awanui, Okahu Rd, Omanaia, Taipa, Waipapa and Whangaroa. A spokesman said about 4800 customers had been affected but line and vegetation clearance crews were progressively restoring power.
There were still 280 Far North homes without power at midday yesterday but it was hoped all services would be restored by nightfall.
Meanwhile, the tropical low put on a spectacle in Paihia but caused little damage, in contrast to the hammering the town received from Cyclone Lusi last month.