Electrical Safety

What is Electricity?
Electricity is energy. People are conductors of electricity. If you touch an electrical circuit and the ground, or earth, at the same time, this could be fatal.

Standard Low Voltage, Frequency and Plugs
If you are planning to visit New Zealand you can find details of electricity voltage, frequency and plugs on this page.

Buying and Selling Appliances
All electrical appliances sold in New Zealand, including second-hand appliances, must be electrically safe.

Safe Living with Electricity
Electricity is clean, efficient and instantly available for use. It cannot be seen and it has no smell. Electricity can cause shock, burns and fire.

Electrical Work
Electrical work can be unsafe and illegal if it’s not done properly. Unsafe work leads to accidents and, in some cases, fatalities.

Electricity Quality and Meters
The quality of the electricity supply and how it is metered.

Service and Product Complaints
You have the right to complain about sub-standard energy work or faulty energy appliances.