This act aims to manage how electricity is controlled, provided, and used in New Zealand. It’s designed to keep you and others safe when electricity is being supplied and used around the country.
The act also wants to stop property from being damaged because of how electricity is supplied and used. It includes rules about electrical items and appliances that might be sent to other countries as part of trade agreements.
Lastly, this act sets up rules for people who work with electricity, like electricians. These rules help make sure that electrical work is done safely and properly.
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1A: Purposes, or
"The main goals of the Electricity Act 1992"
The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.
Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.
This Act is administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment.
