Do your trees need a trim? Trees in power lines cause 1 in 4 power cuts on our network each year. Overgrown trees can interfere in power lines, cause outages and make it difficult for our crews to restore power. They also pose a fire risk. As a tree owner, you can help by planting away from power lines and regularly trimming your trees. At Powerco, we keep an eye on trees growing close to power lines and will give you a 'cut or trim' notice if your tree is in the growth limit zone. However, cutting trees near power lines is dangerous, and puts you at risk of electrocution and serious injuries. Because of this, you must arrange for a Powerco approved contractor to do this work and notify us. If you don't use a contractor, or you don't let us know that the work has been done, you could be fined up to $10,000, plus a further $500 each day for ongoing offences. Let's each do our part and together, we'll keep the lights on. For more information and to find an approved contractor, visit www.powerco.co.nz/trees-near-lines How close is too close? This tree may look clear of the power lines but it still poses a danger, even if it's not in the growth limit zone. Remember. only approved contractors can cut or trim trees within 4 metres of power lines. Overhead line 66kV or greater-high voltage 50KV - 66kV-high voltage 33kV-high voltage 11kV-high voltage 400/230v - low voltage Notice zone 5.0m 4.0m 3.5m 2.6m 1.5m 4m Growth limit zone Notice zone Professional only zone Growth limit zone 4.0m 3.0m 2.5m 1.6m 0.5m POWERCO Do your trees need a trim ? Trees in power lines cause 1 in 4 power cuts on our network each year . Overgrown trees can interfere in power lines , cause outages and make it difficult for our crews to restore power . They also pose a fire risk . As a tree owner , you can help by planting away from power lines and regularly trimming your trees . At Powerco , we keep an eye on trees growing close to power lines and will give you a ' cut or trim ' notice if your tree is in the growth limit zone . However , cutting trees near power lines is dangerous , and puts you at risk of electrocution and serious injuries . Because of this , you must arrange for a Powerco approved contractor to do this work and notify us . If you don't use a contractor , or you don't let us know that the work has been done , you could be fined up to $ 10,000 , plus a further $ 500 each day for ongoing offences . Let's each do our part and together , we'll keep the lights on . For more information and to find an approved contractor , visit www.powerco.co.nz/trees-near-lines How close is too close ? This tree may look clear of the power lines but it still poses a danger , even if it's not in the growth limit zone . Remember . only approved contractors can cut or trim trees within 4 metres of power lines . Overhead line 66kV or greater - high voltage 50KV - 66kV - high voltage 33kV - high voltage 11kV - high voltage 400 / 230v - low voltage Notice zone 5.0m 4.0m 3.5m 2.6m 1.5m 4m Growth limit zone Notice zone Professional only zone Growth limit zone 4.0m 3.0m 2.5m 1.6m 0.5m POWERCO