"We don't know the exact cause of the low hanging lines at this stage but there has been some bad weather about. Crews are working to get power back on as soon as we can."
Most of the homes in Avondale have been reconnected, according to Vector's website. Power is expected to be restored to remaining homes about 12.30pm.
Wet weather is battering much of the country today, with a tree falling on a house in West Auckland this morning and slips and flooding blocking roads around