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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
Join Electrify Hawkes Bay at the Havelock Earth Day Celebration, and have pancakes from a cooktop powered by an EV.
💚 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.
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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.
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
Join Farmers for Climate Action as we celebrate the achievements, resilience, and future of Australian farming at the Farming Forever National Summit 2025.
We will bring together more than 300 farmers, industry leaders, and community representatives for a two-day event, and third day for a farmer-only workshop dedicated to the future of farming in Australia.
Together, we’ll explore how today’s innovations can boost productivity and profitability for Australian farms and secure regional futures, all while we care for the planet.
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.
Come and hear from Rewiring Aotearoa's Ecosystem Lead Jay Salzke and learn more about local community solar initiatives.
Practical electrification insights from local experts – on solar, electrical, heating/cooling, finance, insurance and more.
Discover how sustainability can drive profits, reduce costs, and open new markets.
In today’s economic climate, businesses are under more pressure than ever to cut costs, stay competitive, and grow revenue. The good news? Embracing sustainability can help you do just that.
Co-hosted by Kiwibank, WellingtonNZ and the Sustainable Business Network (SBN). At this practical and business-focused event you’ll learn how smart sustainability strategies can help your business thrive. From reducing energy bills by electrifying your operations, to winning new customers by reporting on your emissions, sustainability is no longer just the right thing to do; it’s a commercial advantage.
What to expect:
- Insights from the Sustainable Business Network on the real, bottom-line benefits of sustainability
- A keynote from Mike Casey, CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, on how electrification is helping Kiwi businesses cut costs and future-proof against rising energy prices
- Real-world examples and tips you can apply now
- The opportunity to connect with other business leaders tackling the same challenges
About the hosts
At Kiwibank, we're proud to be B-Corp certified, joining a global movement of businesses committed to balancing purpose and profit. Sustainability is core to how we operate—from reducing our own carbon footprint to helping Kiwi businesses fund their low-emissions future. We’re investing $2 billion in sustainable finance by 2030 and offering tools to help our customers track and cut their emissions. As a purpose-led bank, we’re here to back businesses that are building a better Aotearoa.
WellingtonNZ is the Economic Development Agency for the Wellington region, supporting businesses to grow, innovate and thrive. WellingtonNZ is committed to building a sustainable region - supporting initiatives that protect the wellbeing of the people and environment, both now and in the future.
SBN supports a network of more than 400 organisations working towards a future where people and nature thrive.
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