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YOUR FIRST CHOICE HAWKES BAY ELECTRICIANS.

Your residential property, whether you own or rent, is your security and your haven. So, it’s no fun to come home after a busy day and find the heat pump won’t turn on or the hot water cylinder has blown a fuse.

Our after-hours facility is another promise to you that our commitment to the job reaches way beyond simple service. It’s a call to duty we are happy to fulfil.

Our safety-first guarantee forms part of our pledge to keep your home and loved ones safe, snug and warm.

Whether it be for a new home, renovation, rewiring, maintenance or repairs, our team of electricians will get it sorted for you.

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Stop Bathroom Mould Before Winter: Is Your Fan Doing Enough?

Bathrooms are ground zero for winter mould.

If your mirrors stay fogged, the room feels damp, or mould keeps coming back, your bathroom ventilation may not be coping—especially once windows stay shut in winter. Read our quick guide to the warning signs, what a good extraction fan should do, and the simple steps that help keep your home drier, healthier, and safer.

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Bathroom Fans & Ventilation: Stop Mould Before Winter

As the weather cools down and windows stay closed, bathrooms become one of the biggest problem areas in the home during autumn and winter. Warm showers, cold air, and poor ventilation create theRead more

Our Guarantee: Why Harkness Electrical Is a Name You Can Trust!

When it comes to electrical work, trust matters. You’re inviting tradespeople into your home or business, relying on their expertise for safety, compliance, and long‑term reliability. At HarknessRead more

It's not all work!

Our workplace is more than a place to clock in — it’s a place to build each other up, share a laugh, and celebrate local spirit. Nothing like a great night out with the team, dinner at BlackRead more

User Manual: Josh v38.0

Model: Josh H., Deluxe Human Edition Voltage Rating: 240V personality with occasional surges of brilliance Current Age: 38 years Status: Fully operational (with some minor squeaks in the joints)Read more

Celebrating 4 Years with TJ!

This week we’re giving a big shout-out to TJ, who’s been powering along with the Harkness Electrical team for 4 years! From early starts to late finishes, tricky fixes to big installs, TJ hasRead more

Light Up Your Spring: Electrical Tips for Outdoor Entertaining

Spring in Hawke’s Bay is all about the start of long evenings, planning summer BBQs with friends, and the start of outdoor dining. But if your backyard lighting is dim, the power points areRead more

Spring into Your Renovation Plans – Why Now’s the Time for Electrical Work

Spring in Hawke’s Bay is a season of change — warmer days, longer evenings, and the perfect conditions for home renovations. If your project involves electrical work, getting started in springRead more

The Winter Watt-Watch

When winter hits, it's not just the temperature that drops — your bank account can start to feel the chill too, especially when the power bill arrives.  Sure, your heat pump is working hard toRead more

Hot Water Cylinder Not Working?

If your hot water cylinder stops working, starts leaking, or trips your power, you’ll want to get it fixed fast. But do you call a plumber or an electrician? Around 80% of hot water cylinderRead more

Essential Electrical Checks for Rural Properties Over Winter

Living the rural dream in New Zealand has its perks — wide-open spaces, the hum of nature, and peace you just can’t find in town. But when winter rolls in with its frosts, winds, and sideways raiRead more

⚡🎉 Double the Sparks, Double the Celebration! 🎉⚡

Today, we’re flicking the switch to maximum appreciation mode because two big milestones are lighting up Harkness Electrical! Toby is turning 19—old enough to know better, but young enough to sRead more

Electrical Winter-Proofing Your Shed, Workshop, or Garage

Ah, the great Kiwi shed. It’s the heart of every DIY empire—equal parts workshop, storage, refuge, and, occasionally, a museum of forgotten projects and rusted ambitions. But come winter, itRead more