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Section 158 Review of the Electricity Act — Finalised in July 2026
Under section 158 of the Electricity Act 1992, the Electrical Workers Registration Board must provide the Minister for Building and Construction with a report every 5 years.
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Meet the Board (Tom Wiseman)
Tom Wiseman is the Deputy Presiding Member of the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB).
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Recent EWRB decision
In this edition, we provide a summary of a recent Electrical Workers Registration Board decision.
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Standard of the month — AS/NZS 3003:2018
Our standard of the month is AS/NZS 3003:2018.
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Next phase of registration changes commences 1 September 2026
If you are an Electrician, Electrical Installer, Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson check how the next phase of registration changes affects you.
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Updated supervision companion guide and Rules of the Board
The Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) have released an updated supervision companion guide. The Rules of the Board relating to supervision and Limited Certificates have also been updated.
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Electrical Workers Registration Board 408th meeting agenda
Meeting dates:
Wednesday 19 August 2026 – Auckland
Thursday 20 August 2026 – Auckland
Friday 21 August 2026 – Auckland -
Electrical Workers Registration Board 407th meeting agenda
Meeting dates:
Wednesday 22 July 2026 – Queenstown
Thursday 23 July 2026 – Queenstown
Friday 24 July 2026 – Queenstown -
Electrical Workers Registration Board 406th meeting agenda
Meeting dates:
Wednesday 24 June 2026 – Napier
Thursday 25 June 2026 – Napier
Friday 26 June 2026 – Napier -
Electrical Workers Registration Board 405th meeting agenda
Meeting dates:
Wednesday 20 May 2026 – New Plymouth
Thursday 21 May 2026 – New Plymouth
Friday 22 May 2026 – New Plymouth