Rewiring Speaking Events
Upcoming Events
Rewiring Aotearoa is bringing their Ecosystem Lead to Raglan to break down the ‘electrification tipping point’, show real-world examples and answer questions you have about how going electric is the smartest, cheapest, strongest and healthiest way to power your life.
Join Christchurch Envirohub's monthly drinks networking event, featuring Jenny, Data Generalist and Project Manager at Rewiring Aotearoa, for a timely and thought-provoking kōrero about electrification — and why Aotearoa is closer to an electric future than we might think.
We have the sunshine. We have the technology. So what could a renewable future for Aotearoa look like?
Join us as Jay Salzke, Ecosystem Lead at Rewiring Aotearoa, explores how electrifying our homes and communities could reduce power bills, strengthen our energy security, and help shape New Zealand's future.
Whether you're curious about renewable energy, rooftop solar, electrification, or simply want to understand the conversation better, everyone is welcome.
Hear from Electrify Te Tai Tokerau volunteers and hear the latest about EV tech and the upcoming expo.
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
An EV-shuttled evening tour of an energy-efficient, solar-powered home under construction overlooking Church Bay, with speakers from Rewiring Aotearoa, Think Solar and the Healthy Home Cooperation covering electrification, the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme, home solar and low-energy building design. Attendees meet at Two Thumbs, travel to the site by EV to hear from the owner-builders, then return for pizza and a pint.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Power Up the Hutt is a free five-part community event series bringing together Hutt Valley residents who want to cut their power bills, reduce their carbon footprint, and future-proof their homes.
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
Power Up the Hutt is a free five-part community event series bringing together Hutt Valley residents who want to cut their power bills, reduce their carbon footprint, and future-proof their homes.
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Explore how to make the most of solar, EVs, energy retailers, as well as the basics of generating, storing, using, and selling power. Hear real experiences from solar, battery, and EV owners & experts to support your energy journey.
Tickets $5. Inlcudes snacks and light refreshments.
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Following pōwhiri and kai, learn from those in the know around marae and community hub electrification. Hear about Owae's eventful electrification journey and enjoy tours of the beautifully designed and electrified wharekai, the solar and battery set-up, and the native restoration project.
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
Previous Events
Find out how you can reduce your bills and slash your emissions by upgrading your fossil fuel machines to the electric equivalents available today, and powering them with solar and batteries for more self-sufficiency.
Join keynote speaker Mike Casey from Rewiring Aotearoa to find out how to reduce operational costs on the farm by going electric, and how to boost income by generating power.
This special event is a unique opportunity in Taranaki. Be sure to join in and hear from some of our best farm energy transition experts and local farmers who are leading the charge.
$15 inc light lunch (free for farmers). Please purchase/register.
Cash bar available.
Part of the Taranaki Sustainable Trails: Backyards, Builds & Farms. Check out our huge range of ticketed, koha and free events during the Trails (31 Oct - 16 Nov 2025)
www.sustainablebackyards.org.nz
Join keynote speaker Mike Casey from Rewiring Aotearoa to find out how electrification is a win-win for households - your pocket and the planet!
You'll also hear from and engage with:
- Community Energy Taranaki, an organised group of local residents who are taking community led action.
- Sustainability Advisor from NPDC Sam Rowlands about how best to retain the energy you produce.
- the Community Energy Activator team led by AraAke and PowerCo.
$15 inc nibbles.
Cash bar available.
Part of the Taranaki Sustainable Trails: Backyards, Builds & Farms. Check out our huge range of ticketed, koha and free events during the Trails (31 Oct - 16 Nov 2025)
www.sustainablebackyards.org.nz
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How does 150 cents per litre of fuel sound? That’s the kind of saving you get when running an electric car – and just one of the reasons going electric can save you money. Curious to know more?
Come along to our free community EV Test Drive Day at the Remarkables Market and see for yourself!
- Take an EV for a spin – thanks to local owners bringing their cars to share
- Enjoy a free pancake cooked on an electric hotplate, powered by an EV
- Bust the myths: learn about charging, batteries, and affordable second hand options
- Discover just how fun and easy driving electric can be
Whether you’re in the market for a new car, just starting to explore your options, or simply in it for the pancakes, this relaxed, family-friendly event is for the whole Queenstown community.
This event is free to attend, no registration required.
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Join Sustainable Queenstown and the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator to discover how to make your home or workplace cheaper to run and kinder to the planet.
This session will give you practical insights and simple steps to cut energy costs, reduce emissions, and improve comfort and resilience – all while enjoying some free kai and connecting with the local sustainability community.
Come along to:
- Hear stories and learnings from locals who have electrified their homes and businesses or are here to help you electrify.
- From heat pumps to EVs and solar panels, get up to speed on the latest electrification tech – and how to fund the switch.
- Understand the free support and advice the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator can provide, including support for renters.
- Ask questions
- Meet other locals who are keen to help make Queenstown the world’s most electric destination.
🥂 Nibbles provided by the lovely team at Sudima, with a cash bar available throughout the evening.
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The Queenstown Electrification Accelerator team will be at WAO’s Journey to 2125: A Walking Tour Through the Future event.
Find our stall at the main hub, ready to chat about all things electrification and solar.
Whether you’re curious about heat pumps, hot water systems, electric vehicles, cooking with induction, or adding solar and batteries to your home or business, we’ll be there to answer your questions and share practical, independent advice.
We’ll also talk about how electrification can help you lower your energy bills, cut emissions, and make your home or business more resilient.
This event is free to attend but registration is required.
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