Moved PowerMac G5 from UK to NZ, why doesn't it work?

I've just moved to NZ from the UK and had my powermac G5 (2x2Ghz) and my 23 inch Cinema display shipped over. Everything seems to have survived the shipping, but the plugs here are different from in the UK so I've been having to use adaptors.
Problem is, my cinema display works fine, my MacBook Pro (also bought in UK and using an adaptor) works fine - but the PowerMac won't start up. The LED will light for as long as I hold the power button, but then it goes off ...
do i need to buy a new powercable? NZ theoretically has the same power supply specs as the UK, so what gives? Any help gratefully received..

Hi. As you say, the mains specs. for NZ are similar to UK and, no doubt, you are using a 3-pin adapter with an earth/ground pin. The G5 should adapt to different voltages, automatically(within limits).
Assuming there is a relay click, low-down at the back of the G5, from the Power Supply Unit when the mains is first connected, you could try a PMU/SMU reset.
The instructions are here, lower down the page if you have a button as shown in the photo
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300341
Note static precautions and make sure to press the button once only.
While you have the side off, you could check that any accessible connectors are in place.
It's possible that the internal back-up battery has been under a bit of stress during the voyage, and disconnection from the mains, and may need replacing. If the PMU reset hasn't worked you could try it again when you have replaced the battery
http://www.info.apple.com/usen/cip/pdf/g5/battery_b.pdf
Sometimes re-seating the video card helps after shipping
http://www.info.apple.com/usen/cip/pdf/g5/073-0808.pdf
Please post again if none of it helps. Good Luck.

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