Plant smart near power lines
Plant the right trees in the right place
If you’re planning on planting around your home or property, it’s important to choose the right trees and shrubs for under or near your power and service lines to avoid maintenance costs and power supply issues in the future. Download your free planting guide below!
What makes a tree suitable for planting under or near power lines?
- A mature height of up to 4 metres
- Lightly branched and easily trimmed
Remember, it’s the tree owner who is responsible for costs related to maintaining trees at a safe distance from the lines.
Download your free planting guide
With regular care, many trees and shrubs can be maintained at a height that won’t interfere with power lines, keeping your home and power supply safe.
Download your free planting guide below for suggestions on what to plant around power lines.
Frequently asked questions
The tree owner is responsible for any costs associated with maintaining trees at a safe distance from the lines.
Download our free planting guide to find out the different kinds of trees you can plant near power lines.
A tree with a mature height of up to 4 metres with light branches and is easily trimmed, is an ideal tree to plan under or near power lines. Download our free planting guide to learn more!
If you’re planting trees, installing a fence, digging a garden, or even ramming in signposts, it’s important to know the location of underground power lines and cables. Northpower’s cables are laid at different depths in the ground that can vary from just under the surface to over 1200mm deep.
Visit www.beforeudig.co.nz to find out where electricity and communications cables are located before you begin any digging. Northpower also offers a free service to assess your worksite and get advice on how to carry out work safely around power