Another cable theft at Grafton substation a year after costly damage

Jack MarshallJournalist·NZ Herald·26 Sep, 2026 06:22 AM3 mins to read‌Auckland's Madeira Lane substation was targeted by thieves for the second time in less than a year, CCTV footage from last year shows how the incident unfolded. Video / NZ HeraldA cable theft at a central Auckland substation has cut power to homes and businesses for hours, with a community trust saying the incident comes almost exactly a year after a similar crime caused extensive electrical damage and disruption. Vector confirmed to the Herald that a cable was stolen from