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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

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,...

Safety alert – Decorative Display Lighting

A recent electrically initiated house fire caused extensive damage to...

Carbon Monoxide Alert

CO hazard warning on using outdoor appliances indoors

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...

Getting your gas and electrical appliances checked

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

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Proposed Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2009 now released

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Electrical appliance importer fined for breaching safety rules

Feng Bao International Trading Ltd, an electrical appliance importer and wholesaler, pleaded guilty and was convicted in District Court for breaching the Electricity Regulations and fined $1,050 and $130 costs.

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Trade Me member pleads guilty to breaching safety rules

Non compliant adapter

A member of on-line auction site Trade Me, has been convicted in District Court for breaching the Electricity Regulations and fined $500 and $280 costs.

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Clothes Dryers Safety

Always clean the lint filter from your clothes dryer before you use it Regardless of your type of clothes drying appliance the main danger from tumble dryers is fire.

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