9th May 2012 

 The following information has been recently added or updated on the Energy Safety website.

Australian/New Zealand Electrical Equipment (EESS) regime implementation
At the biannual Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) meeting in May, ERAC members confirmed that 1 July 2012 is no longer a viable date for implementation, as some ERAC members will need more time to pass the necessary legislation through their respective Parliaments. ERAC members have agreed that the new system will commence from 1 March 2013 (excluding New South Wales). The ERAC…
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 10th APRIL 2012 

A.W. GOODER Award (2011) , Presented to Mr Stephen Crocker

AW Gooder Award 2011-Stephen Crocker-1 _2_

3rd APRIL 2012

Please find attached a FAQ document from the Lighting Council of New Zealand. They are at present heavily involved in promoting information surrounding the introduction of new regulations regarding domestic downlight installations in New Zealand.

Downlight FAQs V6

29th March 2012

The following information has been recently added or updated on the Energy Safety website.

[27/03/2012]
Use licensed workers for reconstruction work
Energy Safety advises everyone involved in reconstruction in Christchurch to be aware that work on any part of a gas installation, including the flue, is likely to be gasfitting that may only be done by a licensed gasfitter.
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[27/03/2012]
Check cords in hotels and motels
Energy Safety advises owners and operators of hotels, motels and other short term accommodation to take care with the condition of cords for electrical appliances.
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[27/03/2012]
Non-Compliance found with Marina Audits
In February 2012 Energy Safety undertook a series of Marina audits in the Auckland area. These audits are part of its on-going proactive risk based installation audit program.
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