Rewiring Speaking Events
Upcoming Events
(Solar) Powering Southland is a free event, designed for Southland’s rural property and farm owners with practical knowledge about solar energy. Discover how solar can cut costs, boost energy resilience, and support a more sustainable future for farming.
Hear from five inspiring speakers, from Mike Casey (CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa / Founder & Owner of Electric Cherries) to Kristy Hoare (Founder of My Solar Quotes), plus a banking panel discussing solar finance options. Explore booths from solar providers and installers before and after the main event.
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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.
Experience a day packed with fun activities that not only entertain but also educate! From competitions with fantastic prizes to hands-on workshops, there's something for everyone.
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.
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.
Previous Events
Jay Salzke will share how Rewiring Aotearoa is helping communities across New Zealand lower their bills, cut emissions and boost resilience by electrifying the millions of fossil-fuel machines in our homes, farms and businesses.
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.
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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