By submitting this request, you:

• acknowledge that you have read and understood the above information
• accept that work may only take place in line with the conditions stated on an issued Close Approach Consent
• acknowledge that any issued Close Approach Consent is only valid for the date and times stated
• acknowledge that, unless lines have been isolated, workers must legally maintain a minimum approach distance (MAD) of at least 0.5m from overhead lines, even with a Close Approach Consent and other hazard control methods in place
• agree to abide by the directions of Wellington Electricity (we*) representatives at all times
• accept that the work party shall be liable for the cost of any damage caused to we*s lines or equipment during the work
• understand that:
  • issuance of a Close Approach Consent may be subject to charges – for example, if we need to implement hazard control measures such as sleeving or isolation (in which case, we'll advise and provide you with an estimate for your acceptance)
  • an initial on-site assessment will need to take place prior to a Close Approach Consent being granted; the issuance of which could take up to 20 working days (or longer in some circumstances) following this assessment
  • standovers for access to a controlled environment don't usually need an initial assessment but may be subject to charges, depending on the nature and duration of the access required. Any persons accessing a controlled environment will be need to supply their own personal protective equipment (PPE), which we can advise on.

By submitting this request, you:

• acknowledge that any issued High Load Permit is only valid for the date and time stated
• agree to abide by the directions of Wellington Electricity (we*) representatives during transportation
• acknowledge that you are responsible for liaising with any other overhead obstruction owners along the proposed route and for ensuring that the load is legally compliant (see below)
• accept that the haulage operator shall be liable for the cost of any damage caused to we*s lines or equipment during transportation, where they have failed to follow the conditions of the High Load Permit
• understand that issuance of a High Load Permit is subject to the indicative costs and timeframes listed below:

^{Please note that the above table is provided for reference purposes only. Depending on escort requirements, timings, and the extent of any work required (including potential power outages) by us, further costs or timeframes may apply.  If this is the case, we'll advise and provide you with an estimate for your acceptance.}

Other overhead obstruction owners

You are responsible for liaising with other overhead line owners such as Vodafone, Chorus, KiwiRail, Transpower and local councils. The following is a list of useful contacts, but please be aware that this list is not exhaustive and there might be other overhead obstruction owners who are impacted:

• Vodafone NZ: [email protected]
• Chorus: 0800 822 003 | [email protected] / online
• KiwiRail: 04 474 2323 | [email protected] / online
• Transpower: 04 231 3186 | [email protected]
• Local councils

You are also responsible for ensuring that your load is legally compliant. Find at more on Waka Kotahi's website, or contact the NZTA Overdimension Permit Issuing Agency on 0800 683 774 or at [email protected].