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NZ has Certified Locators?

Certified Locators are certified by industry experts to distinguish them from “DIY” or self-authorised locators.

To gain certification locators must pass a comprehensive theory assessment and practical field assessment conducted by an industry assessor.

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Upcoming Practical Assessment dates

24–26 May 2021
Auckland

21–22 June 2021
Wellington

Years preventing damage

enquiries lodged in 2020

notifications

utility and asset owners nationally

beforeUdig is a FREE online service which enables anyone undertaking excavation works to obtain information on the location of cables, pipes and other utility assets in and around any proposed dig site, helping to protect themselves and valuable assets during these works. In most cases it provides a ‘one stop shop’ for contractors to communicate about their planned activities with member utilities and authorities.

Why?

Always use beforeUdig and perform a request for the presence of any cables and pipes.

What?

A free online service for requesting information prior to commencing excavation works

Who?

Home owners, contractors, builders, planners and anyone planning to break the ground

Duane Rodgers
PelicanCorp CEO

“We are on a mission to provide a revolutionary set of solutions and services for essential infrastructure protection”

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E-Ticket Enquiries

An E-Ticket online enquiry is an asset location plan request created and entered into the beforeUdig database through our online service. The beforeUdig interactive system can process Design, Excavation and Resubmit tickets.