Trees near powerlines

Trees near power lines can cause unnecessary outages that impact the community. However, when a tree is near a power line, it's not as simple as getting out the chainsaw to fix the issue.

Key tips for staying safe

• Use a professional arborist to trim your trees. When your tree is within 4 metres of a power line, you are required to use a qualified and approved utility arborist to trim your trees.
• Request a temporary disconnection when you're doing maintenance near any electricity lines that run from your house to our network.
• Stay clear of power lines when removing objects caught in a tree.
• If a tree branch breaks off and lands on a power line, give us a call on 0800 430 460 for help.
• Make sure children stay safe and don't climb trees that are anywhere near overhead power lines.

You can help us keep the lights on. If you see a tree or vegetation growing into or near power lines, give us a call on 0800 430 460 to let us know, and we'll go and check it out.

You can find out more about tree management and your responsibilities here.