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Electricity transmission, as well as many electrical appliances, produces electric and magnetic fields (EMF) of extremely low frequency.

This factsheet describes the nature of electric and magnetic fields particularly as they relate to electricity transmission.

This fact sheet provides information on typical electric and magnetic field levels found in the environment including around transmission facilities.

This fact sheet discusses the health effects of electric and magnetic fields.

This fact sheet provides the international and national consensus on safety guidelines for electric and magnetic field exposures.

The safety of the public and our staff is fundamental to our business and our works are designed to comply with the international guidelines recommended by the NZ Ministry of Health.