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New Zealand Implements Stronger Rules to Safeguard Power Lines from Trees

30 Jun 2026 8:15 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand's Energy Minister Simeon Brown announced new regulations to protect power lines from falling trees. The rules empower line owners to remove risky trees and establish rural planting zones, aiming for a more reliable electricity supply.

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