The purposes of this Act are—
(a) to provide for the regulation, supply, and use of electricity in New Zealand; and
(b) [Repealed]
(c) to protect the health and safety of members of the public in connection with the supply and use of electricity in New Zealand; and
(d) to promote the prevention of damage to property in connection with the supply and use of electricity in New Zealand; and
(da) to provide for the regulation of fittings and electrical appliances that are, or may be, exported pursuant to an international trade instrument; and
(e) to provide for the regulation of electrical workers.
Section 1A: inserted, on 1 April 2010, by section 5 of the Electricity Amendment Act 2006 (2006 No 70).
Section 1A(b): repealed, on 1 November 2010, by section 161 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010 (2010 No 116).