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Welcome to Energy Safety (ES)

We are the regulator for ensuring the safe supply and use of electricity and gas in New Zealand. Our vision is to be the power behind energy safety.

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Safety Advisories

Caution

Guide to the supply of Compact Fluorescent lamps (CFLs)

This guide is intended to provide guidance to suppliers (including...

Important information about power lines supplying electricity to your property

Knowing what your responsibilities are in relation to the electricity...

Electrical Safety Compliance of 110 Vac Installations in Recreational Vehicles

Guidelines to ensure that imported 110 Vac "connectable installations" in...

Getting your gas and electrical appliances checked

Always use a qualified and competent person, such as a...

Installing Under Floor Thermal Insulation – Electric Shock Hazard

Aluminium foil under floor insulation may become electrically live if...

Residual Current Devices (RCD) recall

Product safety recall on RCD branded PDL POWERGUARD Vertical Switched...

Electrical Portable Outlet Devices (EPODs) commonly known as "PowerBoards", "Multi-Plugs", & "Multi-Boxes"

EPOD's are multiple electrical socket-outlets mounted onto a portable case,...

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Company prosecuted for attempting to sell unsafe Christmas lights  

A wholesale company, who attempted to sell unsafe banned Christmas lights, has been convicted for breaching Electricity Regulations in the Auckland District Court.

Read more about company prosecuted for attempting to sell unsafe Christmas lights

Keeping safe with cabinet heaters

Energy Safety is urging consumers to take care when using cabinet heaters.

Always follow the 'Heater Metre Rule'. Never stand directly in front of the heater, especially when operating the controls. Cabinet heaters have a very high heat output and may ignite clothing and furnishings that are too close.

Read more about operating a cabinet heater safely.

Check before you dig

Digging undergroundYou need to be aware that many utility services are placed underground, for example, gas pipes, electricity and telephone cables.

Read more about what you need to check before digging

Safety Alerts

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