Line workers, jointers go head-to-head in three day competition

The best electrical crews in the country plugged in to compete against each other in Invercargill this week.

Twelve crews of line mechanics and cable jointers from electrical distribution companies across the country began competing in the three-day Connexis annual connection competition on Tuesday.

The crews carried out day-to-day tasks including standing and dressing poles, cable terminations and pole rescues.

 

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