Standard Low Voltage, Frequency and Plugs
Voltage and Frequency
There is no worldwide standard electricity mains voltage or frequency, so it is important to ensure that electrical appliances from other countries are able to be used safely in New Zealand.
Electricity throughout New Zealand is supplied at a nominal voltage of 230 volts and 50 hertz, although most hotels and motels provide 110 volt AC sockets (rated at 20 watts) for electric razors only.
Unless an electrical appliance is rated and marked for use at 230 V or has a multi-voltage option that includes a 230 V rating, it will be necessary to use a suitably rated voltage adapter/converter. Direct connection of an appliance that is not rated for use at 230 V into a NZ socket-outlet,is likely to result in a fire or electric shock hazard.
Plugs
Power outlets in New Zealand use only a flat three or two-pin plug, depending on whether an earth connection is fitted.
Typical three pin plug
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