News and notices
Keep up to date with news from the Board.
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Electrical Workers Registration Board 324th meeting agenda
This is the agenda for the Electrical Workers Registration Board meetings being held in Wellington and Auckland on 17-19 October 2018.
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Electrical Workers Registration Board 323rd meeting agenda
This is the agenda for the Electrical Workers Registration Board meetings being held in Wellington and Auckland on 19-21 September 2018.
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Electrical Workers Registration Board Meet and Greet Schedule
These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet the Board when they are visiting your region.
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Mains polarity verification testing
New tool in Toolbox. Practical guides that demonstrate safety verification polarity tests using an independent earth probe.
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Expression of interest for EWRB members (two positions)
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking expressions of interest for two new Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) members.
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The Electricity and Gas High-risk database
The Electricity and Gas High-risk database holds records of electrical and gas work which is classed as being high risk. The database provides public access to key information about where high-risk work is done and by whom.
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Electrical safety inspection
Electrical fires pose a high risk to individuals and property. Fires are commonly caused by loose electrical connections, failing insulation and poor maintenance of electrical equipment.
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What is an electrical risk?
An electrical risk is a risk to a person of death, shock or other injury caused directly or indirectly by electricity.
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Electrical standards in new digital formats: Let us know what you think
Standards New Zealand has published an electrical standard as an ebook and they would like your feedback. Hard copy and PDF standards have their use, but with more people reading from their phones, something else is needed.
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Complaints and prosecutions - grounds for a complaint
This is the first of a series of articles that will discuss complaints and prosecutions. Over the series of articles, the various processes will be stepped through and guidance will be provided for those who have complaints made about them. Tips will also