What Electrical work am I legally allowed to do in New Zealand?
DIY or “Do It Yourself” is a trending practice in fashion, home accessories, crafts and now even electrical work! Building or repairing things yourself can be such a feel-good factor and it’s something you can do with friends, family or take it up as a solo mission. However, if you live in New Zealand DIY electrical work can be extremely tricky business. The law in New Zealand tells you what electrical work you are allowed to legally do, on your own and what you cannot. Though you might be tempted to save some money on electrical work, especially if you live in an expensive city like Auckland, make sure to read on if you are planning on doing your own electrical work. You don’t want to end up breaking the law without even realising it and be prosecuted, or damage appliances, cause a fire or hurt yourself or those around you! Your expert electrician or those DIY videos on YouTube that you have watched probably make it look like fixing electrical appliances or installin