Cheap and quick can be tempting when you need electrical work done, but skipping a registered electrician isn’t just risky, it’s illegal in New Zealand. Here’s what registration actually means, and why it matters for your home or business. Getting it right the first time saves you time, money, and unnecessary stress later on. Choosing a registered electrician for every job, big or small, protects your warranty, keeps your insurance valid, and gives you legal peace of mind.
In New Zealand, only electricians registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) can legally carry out most electrical work. Registration means they’ve completed recognised training, passed the required assessments, and remain accountable to a professional body throughout their career.
Why a Registered Electrician Matters
Beyond the legal issue, unregistered work won’t come with a valid Certificate of Compliance (CoC), the document that proves the job meets New Zealand’s electrical safety standards. Without it, you could run into trouble when selling your property, making an insurance claim, or if something goes wrong down the track.
Registered electricians carry insurance and provide proper documentation for every job, giving you a paper trail and peace of mind that they completed the work to standard.
How to Check Before You Hire a Registered Electrician
Before you commit to hiring someone, check their registration status for free on the EWRB website using their name or licence number. It only takes a couple of minutes and confirms they hold a valid licence to do the work.
It’s also worth asking a few extra questions: their EWRB registration number, whether they’ll provide a Certificate of Compliance, what their warranty or guarantee covers, and for a clear, itemised quote before work starts.
What Sets Us Apart
50+ Years of Proven Experience
Established in Auckland since 1974, French Electrical has been trusted across the region for over 50 years. Our team of registered Master Electricians delivers work that's built to last every time.
24/7 Emergency Response
Electrical breakdowns don't keep business hours. French Electrical provides round-the-clock emergency response for residential, commercial and industrial clients across Auckland, responding fast to minimise downtime and protect your property.
SiteWise 100 Certified
French Electrical holds SiteWise 100 certification — New Zealand's highest contractor health and safety rating. This is required by many commercial, industrial and government clients and reflects our commitment to safe worksite practice.
$20,000 Workmanship Guarantee
As Master Electricians Quality Assured members, every job we complete is backed by a $20,000 workmanship guarantee — one of the strongest protections available for electrical work in New Zealand. You're covered.
Every French Electrical technician is EWRB registered, and every eligible job comes with proper certification and our $20,000 workmanship guarantee. Get in touch for electrical work you can trust is done right, and done legally.