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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

Unsafe travel plug adaptor banned

Energy Safety has banned the importation, sale, distribution and use...

Electrical installation safety alert

A number of recent switchboard fires, involving modern non metallic...

Safety message- Dehumidifiers - the importance of regular maintenance

Tips to keep your dehumidifier from becoming a fire or...

Carbon Monoxide Alert

CO hazard warning on using outdoor appliances indoors, i.e. gas...

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,...

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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Summer safety tips

Energy Safety has tips for keeping safe with electricity and gas this summer.

Read the safety tips

Phones Direct convicted after shock from travel plug adaptor

Paul Scoble of website seller Phones Direct pleaded guilty to breaching the Electricity Regulations and was convicted in the Hamilton District Court yesterday and fined $1,000 and $130 costs.

Read this Media Release

Living safely with gas patio heaters Guidelines to Living safely with Gas Patio Heaters

Energy Safety and the LPG Association have produced guidelines for people who own and or use patio heaters, in particular in the hospitality industry (e.g. restaurants, cafes and bars) to assist them to use patio heaters safely.

Read the guidelines