This notice is issued pursuant to regulation 29 of the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 and appoints a person to be a tree arbitrator.

Dated at Wellington this 26th day of April 2023.

Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS, Minister of Energy and Resources.

Notice

1. Title

This notice is the Electricity Hazards from Trees (Appointment of Tree Arbitrator) Notice 2023.

2. Commencement

This notice commences on 1 February 2023.

3. Appointment

Bradley Graham Cadwallader of Nelson is appointed as a tree arbitrator for the term specified in clause 4 of this notice.

4. Term

The term of appointment is from 1 February 2023 until 31 January 2024.

Explanatory Note

This note is for explanatory purposes only.

This notice appoints a person who meets the necessary specialist knowledge and experience requirements as arbitrator for the purposes of the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003.

Under Regulation 22 of the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 a tree owner can apply to an arbitrator to determine a dispute between the tree owner and a network owner for the terms of dispensation.