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Tree Regulations

Hazards from Trees

General information notice given by Transpower in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electricity (hazards from trees) Regulations 2003.

This notice is issued in accordance with regulation 5 of the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 (Trees Regulations). It provides information on:

• a general description of the dangers posed by contact between trees and live conductors and on the cutting and trimming of trees in the vicinity of live conductors
• an explanation of the notice zone and growth limit zone as defined in the Trees Regulations
• a list of the offences specified in regulation 26(1) that may be committed by tree owners, and the penalties that may be imposed for committing any of those offences.

The Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 came into force on 1 July 2005.

The regulations:

• define safe separation distances between trees and overhead lines
  specify who is responsible for ensuring seperation distances are maintained
• place potential liability on tree owners if any damage or accidents occur due to trees touching lines
• provide an arbitration system to resolve disputes relating to tree triming.

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