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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 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...

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Installing under thermal floor insulation

Hazard sign

Electric schock hazard

Aluminium foil under floor insulation may become electrically live if fixing staples come into contact with mains wiring.

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Residual Current Devices recall

Product safety recall on RCD branded PDL POWERGUARD Vertical Switched Socket and Rewireable Cord-set devices.

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Safety Alerts

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