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The Electrical Workers Registration Board promotes safety for all New Zealanders by ensuring the competence of electrical workers.

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Reporting safety issues

Use the free Report a Cowboy app to report anonymously any electrical work that you’re worried about. Available from the App Store and Google Play.

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Electrical Workers Toolbox

The Toolbox provides practical advice on implementing standards and achieving compliant and safe results.

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Standards New Zealand via RealMe®

NZ Standards for all electrical installations and appliances are free to all licensed electrical workers. RealMe® login is required.
Once you are logged in to your home page, click on the External Link to Standards New Zealand.

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For information on electrical safety, technical & regulatory guidance on

Installations, caravans, motor homes, boats electric vehicle charging appliances overhead lines, accidents and much more search both electricity and Energy Safety from WorkSafe New Zealand.

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Consultation on proposed changes to electrical worker licensing.

The Electrical Workers Registration Board (the Board) is seeking submissions on proposed changes to electrical worker licensing. Closes: 29 October 2021.

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Supervision guide

The Board has released a supervision companion guide that is a comprehensive guide to supervision and electrical worker licensing.

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  • Section 158 Review of the Electricity Act

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    The Board must, once every five years, provide a report to the Minister of Building and Construction which reviews the operation of the Electricity Act. The report must consider whether any amendments to the Act are necessary or desirable.

  • Electrical Workers Registration Board Meet and Greet Schedule

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    These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet the Board when they are visiting your region.

  • COVID-19 Update

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    At COVID-19 Alert Level 4, our services are operating under some restrictions. On-line applications are still being processed however applications by post and courier may take longer to be processed. Licence cards will still be printed and posted.

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