Northpower Important information about trees and powerlines Trees too close to powerines can be a danger to the public and property Trees and other types of vegetation lke bamboo and shrubs should be regularly maintained. so they do not grow into powerlines A person who touches a tree that's in contact with a powerine can get an electric shock Power outages due to trees in powerlines cause major incomvenience to people. businesses and the community and in some cases can also be ide threatening for those who rely on electricity. If trees are not maintained this can cause problema in high winds and storms-4can lead to power cuts and is a potential fre risk Your role in keeping trees clear of powerlines If we find one of your trees is growing too close to our powerlines, we will dscuss this with you or send you a notice advising what work needs to be done There's a legal requirement under the Electricity Hazards trom Trees) Regulations 2003 to keep your trees clear of our powerines, to make sune they dontaffect our electricity supply or anyone's safety It's your responsblity to keep tees you own trimmed and away from our powerlines We regularly carry out tree surveys and Please note, this does not include the service line from cur network powerlines toyour property You will need so arrange your own best and your service ne. bowever we can assist with arranging a free disconnection whde this maintenance is underway to let you know if your tree is getting too close to the lines Bat we also need you to keep an eye out too Mininum Approach Distance wotlce Zone Grow Lim tane no pser thah im s ertines The Growth Limit Zone The Growth Limit Zone s the legal minimum space surrounding any conductors (such as powerines) on our network that must be kept clear of trees The Growth Limit Zone varies depending on the voltage of the lines as shown in this table Growth Limit Zone or apans of up to 150 metres Voltage Notice Zone 400/230V 05 metres 15 meres 16 metres 28 metres 25 metres 33V 3.5metres 50 to 66AV 3 metres 4 metres 66kV or greater 4 metres 5metes If we become aware that your tree is growing into the Growth Limit Zone, we will advise you and issue a Cut or Trim notice, witha date by which the work must be completed by The Minmum Approach Distance is 4 metres from powerlines. Only approved professionals can trim trees within this dstance isee diagram abovel We can provide you with a st of authorised contractors who can trim around out powerines in most cases, we wilmeet the reasonable costs of the first tree timming. To arrange for the trimming of your trees or to find out whether we wil meet the n 0800 10 40 1 please at northpower.com/contact toue website The Notice Zone The Notice Zone extends one metre out from the Growth Limt Zone If your tree is growing into The Notice Zone,. we may send you a hazard warning notice advising that the tree needs trimming ecomesa prot of a tree Not maintaining your trees can be costly f you receive a Cut or Trim Notice from Northpower, legally you need te 1 ensure that the treels is cut or trimmed to outside The Notice Zone within the required timeframe and 2 advise us of the time and locabion of the cutting or trimming of the tree at least 30 working days beforehand It is an offence not do this and you could be ned up to $10,000 plus a further fine of up to $500 per day for a continuing offence ity Regulations oo Marands from Trees in The Notice Zone. provided your chosen contractor is Northpower approved rking We will need to know the tree location and details of when the work will be done Don't get closer than 4 metres to powerlines For safety reasons it's important to note that only Northpower or an arborist approved 1o work around our network.can trim a tree withi the Miremum Appsoach Distance-within 4 metres of our ines You could also be able for costs i our powerines or equipment is damaged by your tnee It's your decision whether you want to continue to maintain a tree,or have it removed You can find outmore about youur options on our website at nerthpower.com/vees To report a tree hazard near our powerliness please call us on 0800 10 40 40 or northpower.com/contact You can also find further helpful information on tree maintenance in Whangarei and Kapara districts-including the types of tees that are suitable for planting near powerlines-on our website at northpower.com/trees Th public notice provides you with information as required by the Electnicity 0Harards from Tee Regulations 2003 Northpower Important information about trees and powerlines Trees too close to powerines can be a danger to the public and property Trees and other types of vegetation lke bamboo and shrubs should be regularly maintained. so they do not grow into powerlines A person who touches a tree that's in contact with a powerine can get an electric shock Power outages due to trees in powerlines cause major incomvenience to people. businesses and the community and in some cases can also be ide threatening for those who rely on electricity. If trees are not maintained this can cause problema in high winds and storms-4can lead to power cuts and is a potential fre risk Your role in keeping trees clear of powerlines If we find one of your trees is growing too close to our powerlines, we will dscuss this with you or send you a notice advising what work needs to be done There's a legal requirement under the Electricity Hazards trom Trees) Regulations 2003 to keep your trees clear of our powerines, to make sune they dontaffect our electricity supply or anyone's safety It's your responsblity to keep tees you own trimmed and away from our powerlines We regularly carry out tree surveys and Please note, this does not include the service line from cur network powerlines toyour property You will need so arrange your own best and your service ne. bowever we can assist with arranging a free disconnection whde this maintenance is underway to let you know if your tree is getting too close to the lines Bat we also need you to keep an eye out too Mininum Approach Distance wotlce Zone Grow Lim tane no pser thah im s ertines The Growth Limit Zone The Growth Limit Zone s the legal minimum space surrounding any conductors (such as powerines) on our network that must be kept clear of trees The Growth Limit Zone varies depending on the voltage of the lines as shown in this table Growth Limit Zone or apans of up to 150 metres Voltage Notice Zone 400/230V 05 metres 15 meres 16 metres 28 metres 25 metres 33V 3.5metres 50 to 66AV 3 metres 4 metres 66kV or greater 4 metres 5metes If we become aware that your tree is growing into the Growth Limit Zone, we will advise you and issue a Cut or Trim notice, witha date by which the work must be completed by The Minmum Approach Distance is 4 metres from powerlines. Only approved professionals can trim trees within this dstance isee diagram abovel We can provide you with a st of authorised contractors who can trim around out powerines in most cases, we wilmeet the reasonable costs of the first tree timming. To arrange for the trimming of your trees or to find out whether we wil meet the n 0800 10 40 1 please at northpower.com/contact toue website The Notice Zone The Notice Zone extends one metre out from the Growth Limt Zone If your tree is growing into The Notice Zone,. we may send you a hazard warning notice advising that the tree needs trimming ecomesa prot of a tree Not maintaining your trees can be costly f you receive a Cut or Trim Notice from Northpower, legally you need te 1 ensure that the treels is cut or trimmed to outside The Notice Zone within the required timeframe and 2 advise us of the time and locabion of the cutting or trimming of the tree at least 30 working days beforehand It is an offence not do this and you could be ned up to $10,000 plus a further fine of up to $500 per day for a continuing offence ity Regulations oo Marands from Trees in The Notice Zone. provided your chosen contractor is Northpower approved rking We will need to know the tree location and details of when the work will be done Don't get closer than 4 metres to powerlines For safety reasons it's important to note that only Northpower or an arborist approved 1o work around our network.can trim a tree withi the Miremum Appsoach Distance-within 4 metres of our ines You could also be able for costs i our powerines or equipment is damaged by your tnee It's your decision whether you want to continue to maintain a tree,or have it removed You can find outmore about youur options on our website at nerthpower.com/vees To report a tree hazard near our powerliness please call us on 0800 10 40 40 or northpower.com/contact You can also find further helpful information on tree maintenance in Whangarei and Kapara districts-including the types of tees that are suitable for planting near powerlines-on our website at northpower.com/trees Th public notice provides you with information as required by the Electnicity 0Harards from Tee Regulations 2003