IF YOU SEE A TREE OR BRANCH THAT HAS FALLEN ONTO THE POWER LINES DO NOT APPROACH IT. PHONE 0800 508 100 IMMEDIATELY
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Cut or Trim Notices
If you receive a Cut or Trim (CT) Notice, it will detail the tree(s) at your property that are too close to the power lines and explain your options.
You will need to choose whether to have your trees trimmed or felled. Network Tasman offers the first trim free. After that, it is your responsibility to make sure the tree doesn't grow too close again. If you decide you don't want to keep the tree we offer a free fell.
You are required to complete the notice and return it to Network Tasman. See the frequently asked questions for more information.
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Tree Hazards
When surveying the power lines our vegetation surveyors look for tree hazards such as damaged branches in trees that could fall onto the power lines. Also, trees that are in fall distance that are showing an increasing risk to the lines due to wind damage, declining health, increase in size or changes to the surrounding environment (erosion).
These trees do not come under the regulations so we do not issue CT notices for them. However, they can cause extensive power outages and damage to lines and poles.
Owners of high-risk trees will be contacted by our surveyors to discuss the options. In many cases, we offer assistance with felling high-risk trees. Please contact our vegetation department to report any tree hazards.
See the frequently asked questions for more information.
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Other Tree and Vegetation Issues
Service Lines - This is the power line that connects your house or property to our network distribution lines.
Creepers on Poles and Guy Wires - Creepers can damage poles and can climb onto the power lines and cross arms which can cause power outages.
Trees and Vegetation Restricting Access to Poles - Our linesmen need safe, clear ladder access to the top of poles for both maintenance work and during a power outage.
Possum Guards on Poles - Trees and other vegetation need to be kept clear of this guard otherwise it doesn't work.
Padmount Transformers - These are large green boxes on the ground. The surrounding area needs to be kept clear of vegetation so it can be accessed and opened by linesmen.
Black Boxes - Some main electricity cables run underground and are contained within a small black box. These need to be kept clear so they are easily seen and can be opened.
Underground Cables - It is very important that you know where any underground electricity cables are before you dig or drive stakes into the ground.
Horticultural Shelter Belts - Shelter belt trees need to be trimmed frequently to ensure that they do not grow into the Growth Limit Zone of power lines.
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