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Close approach consent assessment

You will be completing the close approach consent assessment.

Before completing the assessment, read the “Close Approach to Power Lines” brochure to learn about your responsibilities. Once you have passed with a score of 85% or higher you will receive a unique link to apply online for a close approach consent. This link will be valid for two years. Please keep this in a safe place for the two-year period.

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Assessment

1. Which of the following statements about electricity are TRUE? (select all that apply)*
2. What are the effects of high voltage electricity on the human body? (select the three correct answers)*
3. How close is the general public allowed to get to power lines (without special permission)?*
4. Which parts of the power line does this safe distance apply to? (select the two correct answers)*
5. You must apply for a close approach consent from MainPower when: (select the four correct answers)*
6. Why does MainPower specify a minimum approach distance (MAD) on their consent? (select the three correct answers)*
7. What could happen if you infringe upon the minimum approach distance (MAD)?*
8. Who is at risk if you get too close to live power lines?*
9. What are the responsibilities of the person receiving the close approach consent? (select the three correct answers)*
10. What must you do if there is a risk of breaching the minimum approach distance (MAD) listed on your consent?*
11. If you make contact with any part of the overhead lines and associated equipment, but no damage has occurred, what action must you take?*
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Outage notifications

WEATHER RELATED OUTAGES - updated 12.00pm 29/10/2025

We’re making great progress restoring power across the network. Currently there are 85 customers without power, but we have a large number of crews in multiple locations again today.

We will have a helicopter operating in the Hurunui Mouth area around midday today. The helicopter is a twin engine and is carrying out complex river crossing repairs. It will be travelling low and slow, and it will be quite loud.

Please keep the area clear so our teams can carry out these urgent repairs to restore power to the area.

Estimated restoration times are regularly being uploaded to the Outage Map.

If you have any concerns or questions, please call our customer service team on 0800 30 90 80.

TREAT ALL POWER LINES AS LIVE AT ALL TIMES. Please stay away from any downed lines and report any sighting to us on 0800 30 90 80.

For the most recent updates on outrages, please check our outage map. To report an outage, call 0800 30 90 80.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

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Treat all lines as live during the outage period; power may be restored at any time. If you require further information, please call MainPower’s 24-hour faults line. To report an emergency, call 111.

Outage notifications

WEATHER RELATED OUTAGES - updated 12.00pm 29/10/2025

We’re making great progress restoring power across the network. Currently there are 85 customers without power, but we have a large number of crews in multiple locations again today.

We will have a helicopter operating in the Hurunui Mouth area around midday today. The helicopter is a twin engine and is carrying out complex river crossing repairs. It will be travelling low and slow, and it will be quite loud.

Please keep the area clear so our teams can carry out these urgent repairs to restore power to the area.

Estimated restoration times are regularly being uploaded to the Outage Map.

If you have any concerns or questions, please call our customer service team on 0800 30 90 80.

TREAT ALL POWER LINES AS LIVE AT ALL TIMES. Please stay away from any downed lines and report any sighting to us on 0800 30 90 80.

For the most recent updates on outrages, please check our outage map. To report an outage, call 0800 30 90 80.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

Outages
0800 30 90 80

Is your outage not listed?

Troubleshoot your outage
Treat all lines as live during the outage period; power may be restored at any time. If you require further information, please call MainPower’s 24-hour faults line. To report an emergency, call 111.

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