As temperatures soar and many people look to do some gardening over the holidays, electricity distributor Unison Networks is urging safety around electricity lines.
Unison relationship manager Danny Gough said people should be aware of the potential dangers when gardening or pruning trees near power lines.
"Summertime is often when we undertake tree trimming, maintenance, digging and general tidy-ups around the home. Please look up before you attempt to do any DIY work outside. Power lines are never safe to touch or get close to.
"Equally, if you are digging or driving stakes or waratahs into the ground, ensure you check whether any cables are buried beneath you. There have been several close calls lately with members of the public installing waratahs around network cables, both on our network and other networks, which can be lethal if the waratah comes into contact with a live underground line.
"If you are unsure, call Unison - it's always better to be safe than sorry.