Lighting the way
100 years of electrification
A celebration of New Zealand’s electrical industry and its incredible journey over the past century with Master Electricians.
Welcome to the 100 year series from Master Electricians
Over the past century, electricity has transformed the way we live, work, and connect, powering innovation and progress across the nation. Here, we honour the milestones, pioneers, and innovations that have shaped the industry while exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Chronicle #3: A Tale of Trans-Tasman Electrical Standards
Many industries in New Zealand and Australia have long worked with and relied upon joint technical standards – referred to as AS/NZS standards. This makes economic sense given the high…
Many industries in New Zealand and Australia have long worked with and relied upon joint technical standards – referred to as AS/NZS standards. This makes economic sense given the high…
Chronicle #2: mid-1900s – Early Changes & Challenges
The Federation that was the forerunner of Master Electricians underwent considerable change through the middle of the 20th century. In New Zealand, it was a time of economic growth, infrastructure development,…
The Federation that was the forerunner of Master Electricians underwent considerable change through the middle of the 20th century. In New Zealand, it was a time of economic growth, infrastructure development,…
Chronicle #1: new futures – 1925 and 2025
In 2025, the Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand (ECANZ), which now operates under the Master Electricians brand, is celebrating 100 years of representing electrical contractors and contributing to the electrical industry in Aotearoa New Zealand.
In 2025, the Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand (ECANZ), which now operates under the Master Electricians brand, is celebrating 100 years of representing electrical contractors and contributing to the electrical industry in Aotearoa New Zealand.