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Council Approval: Submission of this form does not constitute approval. All works must be approved by Hamilton City Council prior to commencement.
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Compliance: All works must comply with Hamilton City Council standards, codes of practice, and relevant legislation.
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Liability: The applicant and contractor are responsible for any damage to public infrastructure resulting from the connection works.
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Inspection: Council reserves the right to inspect the works at any stage and may require remedial actions.
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Fees: Applicable fees and charges will be invoiced to the debtor listed above. Non-payment may result in delays or cancellation of services.
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Privacy Statement: Information collected in this form will be used for the purpose of processing your application and may be shared with relevant departments or contractors.
Issuance of certificate to connect does not exempt the applicant from other obligations. The applicant is still required to :
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Submit a Network Access Request for any works impacting Council infrastructure.
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Engage a Council pre-qualified contractor to carry out all physical connection works.
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Comply with all Council standards, specifications, and codes of practice, including mandatory hold point inspections during construction.
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Ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with certified plans, and any changes must go through the engineering certification process prior to implementation.
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Failure to meet these requirements may result in delays, additional costs, or refusal of final sign off.
Council Liability
1.1 Council’s involvement in any work request is limited to exercising its statutory or policy-based approval functions and does not extend to supervising, directing, or guaranteeing any work performed by a Pre-Qualified Contractor. Nothing in these terms’ limits Council’s powers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 or any other applicable law.
1.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, Council excludes all liability (whether in contract, tort, including negligence, equity, statute, or otherwise) for any loss, damage, cost, or expense arising from or in connection with:
(a) any engagement, contract, or arrangement between a Customer and a Pre-Qualified Contractor;
(b) the performance, non-performance, quality, or compliance of any work or services provided by a Pre-Qualified Contractor;
(c) any statements, representations, or information provided by a Pre-Qualified Contractor;
(d) any risk tier assigned by Council; and
(e) any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss, including loss of profits, opportunity, or goodwill.
Council’s vetting and risk tiering processes are administrative checks only and does not constitute certification, guarantee, or ongoing monitoring of a Pre-Qualified Contractor’s capability, compliance, or performance.
If any exclusion of liability in this clause is found unenforceable, Council’s total aggregate liability to any person in connection with the Panel and related approvals is limited to $0. If a zero cap is not permitted by law, the cap shall be the lesser of NZD $100 or any fees paid to Council for access to the Panel in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to liability.
No Warranty
2.1 All engagements for installation or related services are strictly between the Customer and the selected Pre-Qualified Contractor. Council is not a party to, and has no responsibility for, any such engagement.
2.2 Council does not warrant, guarantee, or represent:
(a) the quality, safety, compliance, or fitness for purpose of any services provided by a Pre-Qualified Contractor;
(b) the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by a Pre-Qualified Contractor; or
(c) any outcomes or performance of work undertaken by a Pre-Qualified Contractor.
2.3 Customers must undertake their own due diligence before engaging a Pre-Qualified Contractor, including verifying qualifications, insurances, and compliance with applicable laws and standards.
2.4 Any warranties or remedies relating to services provided by Panel Operators (including under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and Fair Trading Act 1986) are between the Customer and the Pre-Qualified Contractor.
