New Zealand (as well as Australia and New Guinea) uses different power
plugs to the rest of the world.
New Zealand operates on 220 – 240 volts A.C., 50Hz.
New Zealand power outlets accept power plugs with 3 flat pins - 1 of which is an earthing pin (this is simply a safety measure). Some power plugs don't have the earthing pin but they still fit into the power outlets.
The pins on New Zealand power plugs look something like this:
New Zealand operates on 220 – 240 volts A.C., 50Hz.
New Zealand power outlets accept power plugs with 3 flat pins - 1 of which is an earthing pin (this is simply a safety measure). Some power plugs don't have the earthing pin but they still fit into the power outlets.
The pins on New Zealand power plugs look something like this:
New Zealand power plug adapters
If you plan to travel to New Zealand, you may need a power plug adapter if you plan to bring your own electrical appliance such as a hair dryer, shaver etc. If you are going to buy an adapter, be sure to get one with the earthing pin. New Zealand power plug adapters look something like this:
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