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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.

Read more about our vision and future directions

 
 

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...

Safety Advice: plumbezy FPT1413 Flexible Pigtails

Energy Safety recently received a complaint regarding swelling, shortening and...

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...

Electrical Safety Compliance of 110 Vac Installations in Recreational Vehicles

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

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2008 Summary of Reported Electrical and Gas Accidents

The Energy Safety (ES) Summary of Reported Electrical and Gas Accidents for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008 has just been published.

Read the 2008 Summary of Reported Electrical and Gas Accidents.

 

Christmas decoration business breaches Electricity Regulations

A specialist Christmas decoration business was convicted in the Manukau District Court on 24 March 2009, for breaching the Electricity Regulations.

Read the media release

Living safely with gas

Energy Safety has published a leaflet containing important safety information for households where gas appliances are installed.

Read the leaflet about gas and LPG safety at home

Report an accident

Accidents or incidents involving gas or electricity can be reported online.  

Report an accident or incident to Energy Safety