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Kapiti electrician news and tips

News and practical tips from your Kapiti electrician: guides, safety advice and local news for Kapiti Coast and Horowhenua homeowners, landlords and builders.

Outdoor string lighting and weatherproof power point on a Waikanae Beach deck

Planning summer entertaining on Waikanae Beach? A guide to safe outdoor power and lighting

1 November 2026

Renovation in progress on an older bach at Otaki Beach

Renovating an older Otaki Beach bach? Why your switchboard might need upgrading first

19 October 2026

Heat pump and ventilation grille in a Healthy Homes compliant Kapiti Coast rental

Healthy Homes standards on the Kapiti Coast: a landlord's guide to heating and ventilation compliance

11 September 2026

Tripped circuit breaker on a switchboard in an Otaki home during winter

Why does the power keep tripping in winter? Otaki electricians explain the common causes

14 August 2026

Electrician inspecting an old switchboard in a Waikanae character villa

The Waikanae homeowner's electrical safety checklist for older villas and character homes

10 July 2026

Warm LED downlights in a Levin living room on a winter evening

Cutting your winter power bill: how LED downlights help Levin homes save

12 June 2026

Levin homeowner checking a switchboard by torchlight during a power outage

What to do when the power goes out: a Levin homeowner's guide to electrical emergencies

19 May 2026

Switchboard upgrade wired by Roundhouse Electrical in Waikanae

Switchboard upgrades Kapiti Coast: why your old fuse board could be costing you more than you think

7 March 2026

Jamie Eades, director and lead electrician at Roundhouse Electrical in Waikanae

Meet Kapiti's top-rated electrician: Roundhouse Electrical, Waikanae

2 March 2026