Northpower Latest news & updates from around our Network Safety around Electricity Working safely near Overhead Lines It's important to keep safety top of mind when working near powerlines - both above and below ground. If power or fibre cables are struck and damaged, it can knock out important electrical or communications supplies. It could also result in an electric shock, explosion or death. When working near overhead lines and power poles, keep a careful watch and make sure that you maintain a safe working distance from overhead lines at all times. When operating machinery such as a digger or crane near lines you must keep at least four metres clear of the overhead power lines. Here's some tips to help keep you safe: When Digging: 5m Before you begin you should find out where Northpower's electricity and communications cables are. Do not dig within five metres of power poles without a Close Approach Consent, as this could cause the power pole to collapse. Overhead lines in the area doesn't always mean an absence of underground cables. Please note that our cables are laid at different depths in the ground. We cannot guarantee the depth of any cable because alterations to the ground cover may reduce or increase the depths. If your work means you need to be closer than 4 meters away from the lines that supplying your house, we offer a free safety disconnection. Please call us on 0800 10 4040 to book in a safety disconnection (and reconnection) at least two working days before you plan to begin your work. Visit www.beforeudig.co.nz to request plans at least two working days before you begin work. For more information on working safely near power and communication lines please visit our website: northpower.com/company/safety/safety-around-the-network They will then email you the free reference maps that indicate the approximate location of underground cables. You can then use the before your dig sequence number provided to order a free cable locate service from Northpower. Find out about Planned and Unplanned Outages Are you connected to Northpower Fibre? Electricity foults ond outages If you are experiencing a power cut go to northpower.com (on your mobile device) to check the latest information and updates on outages. It's usually a free installation and similar monthly cost to what you're already paying. tan y wh Dn h If your outage is not showing on the website, please call 0800 10 40 40. ASK FOR FIBRE Northpower FIBRE Our website has a section showing any planned outages - you can check here for any updates on the outage in your area. For large outages we also post the information and updates on our Northpower facebook page. Request Cheose Install Oprimise General enquiries: 0800 66 78 47 northpower.com Find us on For power and hot water faults: 0800 10 40 40 Northpower Latest news & updates from around our Network Safety around Electricity Working safely near Overhead Lines It's important to keep safety top of mind when working near powerlines - both above and below ground. If power or fibre cables are struck and damaged, it can knock out important electrical or communications supplies. It could also result in an electric shock, explosion or death. When working near overhead lines and power poles, keep a careful watch and make sure that you maintain a safe working distance from overhead lines at all times. When operating machinery such as a digger or crane near lines you must keep at least four metres clear of the overhead power lines. Here's some tips to help keep you safe: When Digging: 5m Before you begin you should find out where Northpower's electricity and communications cables are. Do not dig within five metres of power poles without a Close Approach Consent, as this could cause the power pole to collapse. Overhead lines in the area doesn't always mean an absence of underground cables. Please note that our cables are laid at different depths in the ground. We cannot guarantee the depth of any cable because alterations to the ground cover may reduce or increase the depths. If your work means you need to be closer than 4 meters away from the lines that supplying your house, we offer a free safety disconnection. Please call us on 0800 10 4040 to book in a safety disconnection (and reconnection) at least two working days before you plan to begin your work. Visit www.beforeudig.co.nz to request plans at least two working days before you begin work. For more information on working safely near power and communication lines please visit our website: northpower.com/company/safety/safety-around-the-network They will then email you the free reference maps that indicate the approximate location of underground cables. You can then use the before your dig sequence number provided to order a free cable locate service from Northpower. Find out about Planned and Unplanned Outages Are you connected to Northpower Fibre? Electricity foults ond outages If you are experiencing a power cut go to northpower.com (on your mobile device) to check the latest information and updates on outages. It's usually a free installation and similar monthly cost to what you're already paying. tan y wh Dn h If your outage is not showing on the website, please call 0800 10 40 40. ASK FOR FIBRE Northpower FIBRE Our website has a section showing any planned outages - you can check here for any updates on the outage in your area. For large outages we also post the information and updates on our Northpower facebook page. Request Cheose Install Oprimise General enquiries: 0800 66 78 47 northpower.com Find us on For power and hot water faults: 0800 10 40 40