Support local, Aotearoa Hello Franklin Thanks for your support as our teams of essential workers keep your power flowing. We're showing our support for local businesses and helping them to bounce back from COVID-19 through this campaign. Counties Energy Keep trees clear Trees cause power cuts in storms Growth Limit Zone A- the space around the power line (measured in metres) where trees must not Trees near power lines or equipment can be a major safety risk resulting in death or injury. encroach, even in windy or stormy conditions, and the Your trees are your responsibility. If you don't keep your trees clear of power lines you could be fined. Call an approved arborist for a safe and professional job. Notice Zone B- one metre beyond the Growth Limit Zone. If your trees are encroaching on the Growth Limit Zone of that line, you will be issued a cut or trim notice. You must respond and take the action required by the cut or trim notice or face a fine in excess of $10,000. How close is too close? Tree clearances are dependent on the voltage of the overhead lines. Check the volatges and their applicable distances on our website. There are two zones; Trimming or felling trees around power lines could result in electrocution or serious injury from electric shock - use an approved arborist. Always treat lines as live, and if a tree or object touches a line call 0800 100 202 immediately. Keep safe, keep clear, keep our power supply flowing. Leam more at countiesenergy.co.nz/articles/trees-near-powerlines Support local, Aotearoa Hello Franklin Thanks for your support as our teams of essential workers keep your power flowing. We're showing our support for local businesses and helping them to bounce back from COVID-19 through this campaign. Counties Energy Keep trees clear Trees cause power cuts in storms Growth Limit Zone A- the space around the power line (measured in metres) where trees must not Trees near power lines or equipment can be a major safety risk resulting in death or injury. encroach, even in windy or stormy conditions, and the Your trees are your responsibility. If you don't keep your trees clear of power lines you could be fined. Call an approved arborist for a safe and professional job. Notice Zone B- one metre beyond the Growth Limit Zone. If your trees are encroaching on the Growth Limit Zone of that line, you will be issued a cut or trim notice. You must respond and take the action required by the cut or trim notice or face a fine in excess of $10,000. How close is too close? Tree clearances are dependent on the voltage of the overhead lines. Check the volatges and their applicable distances on our website. There are two zones; Trimming or felling trees around power lines could result in electrocution or serious injury from electric shock - use an approved arborist. Always treat lines as live, and if a tree or object touches a line call 0800 100 202 immediately. Keep safe, keep clear, keep our power supply flowing. Leam more at countiesenergy.co.nz/articles/trees-near-powerlines