About New Zealand Defence Force (Defence Estate & Infrastructure)
The New Zealand Defence Force owns extensive private buried reticulation (HV power, comms/fibre, three-waters, fuel, sometimes service tunnels) across its bases and camps nationwide — Ohakea, Whenuapai, Devonport Naval Base, Linton, Burnham, Waiouru, Trentham, Woodbourne and Papakura. Locates and permit-to-dig are run centrally by Defence Estate & Infrastructure (not per-base, not via beforeUdig); contractors must contact NZDF directly.
Their assets sit underground across their service area, alongside other utility networks.
New Zealand Defence Force (Defence Estate & Infrastructure) runs nationwide infrastructure, which means their cables can be present anywhere in the country. Before excavating anywhere in NZ, request a locate from New Zealand Defence Force (Defence Estate & Infrastructure) alongside the local lines company, the council water network, and any other regional operators in your area.
Where New Zealand Defence Force (Defence Estate & Infrastructure) operates
New Zealand Defence Force (Defence Estate & Infrastructure)'s assets run through every region of New Zealand. No matter where you're digging, their cables or infrastructure may be present - request a locate before starting work anywhere in the country.
Before you dig in NZ
Striking an underground pipe can cause injury, large repair bills and outages for your neighbours. Three steps to do it safely.
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Find every operator that serves your site
Map your worksite on UtilityFinder to find every operator that serves the area - power, water, gas and comms in one view - so you don't miss anyone when sending locate requests.
Create your map - 2
Request a locate from New Zealand Defence Force (Defence Estate & Infrastructure)
Contact New Zealand Defence Force (Defence Estate & Infrastructure) and any other operators in your area to confirm the position of their underground assets before excavation.
New Zealand Defence Force (Defence Estate & Infrastructure) website - 3
Mark, protect, dig carefully
Mark the locate paint or pegs on site, hand-dig within 0.5 m of marked assets, and never assume a clear trench means clear ground.
Find every operator serving your site in 30 seconds
UtilityFinder shows every utility operator that serves Nationwide - power, water, gas and comms - with contact details and locate-request links in one shareable view. Plan your dig with confidence.
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