Permanent power disconnections
We can help arrange permanent or temporary power disconnections for your business
If you’re planning a permanent disconnection for your business power supply, we can help.
You’ll need to complete an online application for a permanent disconnection/decommission. Before doing so, you will need to know the address, ICP (Installation Control Point) number, the bill payer details and the electricity retailer, customer number and account holder details. We will also ask you to select a Network Approved Contractor (NAC) to carry out the work (see the list below).
Northpower authorises the decommission and lets your chosen NAC and retailer know it is ok to go ahead with the work. They will liaise with you directly about any associated costs.
Approved permanent disconnection contractors
2 Ducks Contracting
Phone 021 459 531
2duckscontracting@gmail.com
Bright Power
Phone 021 623 127
leslie@brightpower.net.nz
High Wire Electrical Contracting
Phone 027 734 0251
highwireelectrical370@gmail.com
McKay
Phone 0274 589 307
joel.freeman@mckay.co.nz
MEC Electric
Phone 021 468 855
mecelectric.north@gmail.com
Northland Power Services
Phone 021 195 6099
admin@northlandpowerservices.co.nz
Disconnections of six months or more
If your electricity has been disconnected for longer than six months, you’ll need to organise an inspection for a Certificate of Verification (COV) to be issued. This is a legal requirement, to ensure all electrical equipment is still in safe working order. Any qualified electrician or inspector can inspect the wiring and provide a COV.
The COV needs to be shown to the Northpower-approved contractor when you’re ready to liven the connection. If you’re unsure how long your power has been disconnected, either Northpower or your electricity retailer can advise how long the power has been disconnected and whether you’ll need an inspection.
Getting reconnected
Please contact your preferred electricity retailer to create an account, request a reconnection, and advise them that a Certificate of Verification has been arranged. They’ll then arrange for us to visit your property, sight the COV and reconnect the power.
If you’re using a Northpower inspector for your COV work, they’ll be able reconnect the power as soon as it passes, provided we’ve received the reconnection request from your electricity retailer. This includes temporary builder’s supplies, buildings, offices, pumps and other connections, regardless of age.
Know the law when it comes to DIY electrical work
New Zealand law does allow home and business owners to undertake some electrical work if they comply with the national standards below, however, we strongly recommend that you use a licensed electrician unless you have previous experience.
NZECP:50 Repair of Domestic Electrical Equipment
NZECP:51 Electrical Wiring Work on Domestic Premises
Always comply with these safety precautions
Installing your own wiring or fixing appliances is often not as simple as it may seem and puts you at risk of electric shock or causing a fire. If you are going to undertake any work yourself, you must comply with the following safety precautions:
- make sure the power is turned off by organising a temporary (safety) disconnection service
- carry out proper safety tests
- do not connect the wiring yourself – this must be done by an electrical inspector
- do not work on mains or main switchboards – a licensed electrician must do this