Whether you have a tree that needs trimming or you're building a deck, before you start your next project, make sure you know what to do to stay safe around electricity.
This section includes information on trees on your property, working near overhead power lines and underground cables, and travelling with high loads.
We've also shared some simple tips for keeping safe around electricity inside your home and what to do in an electrical emergency.
Be switched on to safety
Aurora Energy’s public safety campaign encourages everyone to ‘Be switched on to safety’ covers topics like how to stay safe in high winds, keeping trees clear of power lines, what to do if a vehicle you're in hits a power pole and more.
Working near power lines or cables
Keep well clear of power lines and underground cables when doing DIY around your property - it could save your life. Find out how to get the job done safely and the services we offer.
Signs you might be overloading
Do you run a number of household appliances at the same time? Have you noticed your lights flickering? Are you sitting in the dark? You might be overloading!
Electrical safety at your home or business
Did you know getting a piece of bread from the toaster with a metal knife or overloading a plug with several adaptors isn't safe? Here's some tips to help you stay safe around electricity at home.
Frost fighting
We know the importance of frost fighting to our customers who own orchards in Central Otago, and the potential impact on your crop if things don’t go to plan. Find out how to work safely around the electricity network.
High loads on the roads
We want you to get from A to B safely. Find out how to check your route before you set off, so you don't come into contact with any overhead power lines along the way!
Know what to do in an electrical emergency
It's important to do the right thing calmly and quickly. Follow these tips if you ever hit overhead power lines or underground cables, or someone receives an electric shock.
Safety in a power outage
Wild weather, natural disasters and vehicle accidents are just a few of the things that can disrupt your power supply unexpectedly. Find out how to keep your whānau safe in a power outage.
Medically dependent on electricity
If you are medically dependent on electricity then it's important to ensure you have an emergency response plan in place.
Moving Aurora Energy equipment on your property
If you need to relocate our electrical equipment to make way for new roading or for the construction of a new home or property development then we can help.
Winter preparedness and safety tips
During the winter months we encourage you to 'Be switched on to safety' around electricity and the challenges the cold weather brings.
