More reasons to smile – $364 dividend to be paid to 368,000 Aucklanders
24 September 2025
Auckland households and businesses have a reason to smile with the 2025 Entrust dividend on its way – putting money directly back into the community at a time when it’s needed most.
This year more than 368,000 eligible power account holders in the Entrust District will receive a dividend payment of $364. The dividend is paid either as a direct credit to bank accounts or as a credit on the recipient’s next power bill, depending on the payment method selected. Those whose payment could not be completed will be sent a notification from Entrust.
Entrust Chair Denise Lee says the annual dividend is a highlight for many Aucklanders.
“It’s not every day you get money back just for living in a certain area,” she said. “We know times are tough, and that the dividend makes a real difference for many families and small businesses.”
“Whether it helps with groceries, power bills, or simply eases the pressure a little, we hope this payment brings some relief and a few more reasons to smile.”
This year also marks a major milestone for the Trust, with more than $2.5 billion paid out in dividends since 1994.
“It’s an incredible achievement. That’s $2.5 billion put directly back into the pockets of Aucklanders, supporting households and small businesses in the community for over 30 years,” says Ms Lee.
The Entrust District covers central, east, and south Auckland. It is the areas of Auckland, Manukau, northern Papakura, and eastern Franklin that were formerly part of the old Auckland Electric Power Board.
To receive the 2025 dividend, people must have been the named power account holder on the Vector electricity network in the Entrust District at midnight on Wednesday, 13 August 2025.
For more information on the 2025 dividend visit www.entrustnz.co.nz or follow us at www.facebook.com/entrustnz