Rewiring Speaking Events

Electrify Wānaka is a volunteer run community group set up to promote the economic, social, health and environmental benefits of electrification for our town.

With the current energy crisis, the cost of living is once again front and center on everyone’s mind.

This is why Electrify Wānaka is organising our first electric open home.

Our first home shows that everyone can benefit from electrification, it is a basic spec home built in 1999 and fully electrified since 2018. The total savings since electrifying this home have been more than $50,000 in running costs.

During the tour, we will cover the costs, the returns, what we should prioritise when electrifying and how to maximise the benefits of a solar system or the benefits of an electric home without solar.

The event is free but please RSVP at electrify.wanaka@gmail.com

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Join Electrify Hawkes Bay at the Havelock Earth Day Celebration, and have pancakes from a cooktop powered by an EV.

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💚 Learn About Re-Source - Find out more about what we do, who we support, and how you can get involved.
🌱 Plant, Seedling & Produce Swap - Bring along plants, seedlings, seeds, or homegrown produce to swap and share with others in the community.
🤝 Community Stalls & Organisations - We’ll be joined by a range of local groups and organisations who are passionate about sustainability and protecting our environment. Come along, meet them, and get inspired with ideas on how we can care for our planet together.
🔥 BBQ Fundraiser - Grab a bite from our BBQ, with all proceeds supporting Re-Source and the work we do in our community.
🧵 Re-Source ReSew Stall - Shop a range of beautifully repurposed items handmade by our ReSew team, including door stoppers and reusable produce bags.
🎁 Prize Draw Giveaway - Don’t miss your chance to win a fantastic prize!

Feeling the pinch at the pump? Wondering if an EV could save you money?‍

Come along to our free community Electric Vehicle “Ask Me Anything” pop-up at Mitre 10 MEGA Queenstown and get straight answers from real EV owners.

No sales pitch, no pressure. Just honest conversations about what it’s really like to own and run an electric vehicle in Queenstown.

‍What to expect:

• Ask anything: Charging, costs, range, road trips, batteries. Nothing is off limits.
• Check out a range of EVs up close: including some of the latest and most interesting models, and maybe go out for a spin!
• Independent advice: Get practical, real-world advice from people who’ve already made the switch, and from the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator/Rewiring Aotearoa team.
• Electric pancakes⚡: Enjoy a free pancake cooked on an electric hotplate, powered by an EV.

Whether you’re actively looking to switch, just EV-curious, or simply keen for a chat (and a pancake), this relaxed, family-friendly event is for you.

Drop in anytime between 10am–2pm at Mitre 10 MEGA.

Free to attend. No registration needed.

This is a regular, low-key catch up to connect with likeminded people on sustainability-related topics. Drop in if you have an interest in climate action, conservation, decarbonisation, energy, waste, food systems, etc, or are simply curious and keen to connect.It's free to attend and happens on the first Tuesday of each month. Let’s connect and strengthen our local sustainability community.

Electrify Queenstown is a nationally significant, three-day event that brings together community, business, government, and industry to accelerate the transition to a low-emissions, electrified future.

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Business owners and homeowners can hear from government decision makers, meet international innovators in electrification, get practical support from renewable energy experts, see behind the scenes at trailblazing local energy projects and score deals on the latest electrical products.