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The Electrical Workers Registration Board promotes safety for all New Zealanders by ensuring the competence of electrical workers.

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Access the new CPD Portal and E-Learning modules.

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Electrical Workers Toolbox

The Toolbox provides practical advice on implementing standards and achieving compliant and safe results.

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Apply for a Limited Certificate

Your Limited Certificate enables you to work while you train to become a registered and licensed electrical worker. You must hold a Limited Certificate to complete registration requirements.

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Standards New Zealand via RealMe®

NZ Standards for all electrical installations and appliances are available to all licensed electrical workers. A login to the EW Portal system is required.

Once you are logged in to your home page, click on the External Link to Standards New Zealand.

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For information on electrical safety, technical & regulatory guidance on

Installations, caravans, motor homes, boats electric vehicle charging appliances overhead lines, accidents and much more search both electricity and Energy Safety from WorkSafe New Zealand.

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Supervision guide

The Board has released a supervision companion guide that is a comprehensive guide to supervision and electrical worker licensing.

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  • Guidance: Changes to Electricity Safety Regulations 2010

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    The amended Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 came into force on 13 November 2025. These changes include a significant update to the standards referenced for electrical installation work. This article provides an overview of the key changes and what t

  • New electrical safety requirements for granny flats

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    Recent amendments to the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 have changed what electrical workers must do when issuing certification for prescribed electrical work (PEW) on granny flats (non-consented small stand-alone dwellings).

  • Recent EWRB decisions

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    In this edition, we provide summaries of recent Electrical Workers Registration Board decisions and the key legal duties for carrying out, inspecting, and certifying electrical work.

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