It's time!

We need your help to turn Aotearoa New Zealand into the world's most electric economy.

What did we achieve in 2024?

Built a team of experts

In 2024, we built a team of engineers, scientists, storytellers and organisers to help electrify (almost) everything in New Zealand.
Read about our mission

Did the foundational research

We crunched the numbers and found that New Zealand was one of the first countries to reach the 'electrification tipping point', where buying new electric machines is cheaper over their lifetime than buying fossil fuel machines, and that electrification was an opportunity to save the country billions each year, rather than a cost to bear. We also produced papers showing how decision-makers can level the playing field for customers.
Explore our research

Created a more positive climate narrative

Climate action is often slanted towards sacrifice, but we advocate for substitution and electrifying the machines in your home, farm or business is one of the best things you can do from an emissions perspective - plus, it will save you money and there is no need to sacrifice on performance. This message is resonating strongly.

Established our reputation among decision makers

We gained the trust of MPs, ministers policymakers and industry leaders by being fiercely independent and data-driven.

What are we doing in 2025?

Electrification loans for everyone

We want to make it easier for Kiwis to access low-interest funding for electrification upgrades in their homes and businesses and reduce their cost of living and emissions. These loans will be tied to property and administered by local or central Government.

Fix the laws, rules and codes

We'll continue to work with Government and officials to modernise regulations, level the playing field for customers with solar and batteries, and remove barriers to electrification.

Get the electrification industry ready

We'll collaborate with businesses, trades and decision-makers, help create the foundations to build a skilled workforce, and ensure the sector is ready to power New Zealand’s electric future.

Build local electrification groups

We've already seen community electrification groups popping up around the country and we'll empower other local communities to form networks and drive grassroots action.
See what these groups are up to

What can you do? 

Spread the word

Share our research and thinking with your colleagues and show as many people as possible that electrification is a massive win-win for New Zealand. It is a rare issue that those of all different political persuasions should be able to agree on.

Read our policy manifesto

Stay tuned for our upcoming policy manifesto, which will lay out our vision for the next few years - and, if followed, will have a positive impact on the next few decades and turn New Zealand into a global electrification leader.

Join or support local community groups

There are a growing number of voters in your region who want the Government to support electrification initiatives - and many who would be grateful if the Government assisted them to upgrade to electric machines by offering low-interest finance. You can give them what they want and help make a tangible improvement to their lives.

Book a meeting

Rewiring CE Mike Casey and our policy team are always keen to meet MPs and decision makers to discuss how we can support electrification initiatives and empower communities to electrify. And if you're in Central Otago, Mike would love to host you on the orchard.
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About Rewiring Aotearoa

Rewiring Aotearoa is an independent non-partisan non-profit. It is a registered charity working on energy, climate, and electrification research, advocacy, and supporting communities through the energy transition. The team consists of New Zealand energy, policy, and community outreach experts who have demonstrated experience both locally and internationally.

We're in it for you. We’re always fighting for the New Zealanders who use the energy system. Our work gives households and businesses the information and inspiration they need to make decisions that will reduce their costs and their carbon emissions.

Our Purpose

By combining research, communication and demonstration, Rewiring Aotearoa will accelerate climate action and transform the energy system to benefit all New Zealanders.

Our Team

Rewiring Aotearoa is a group of New Zealand leaders who work within the climate, energy, policy, data and storytelling space. We believe the cross section of these skills will help us rapidly electrify Aotearoa New Zealand. See available roles here.

Our Funding

Rewiring Aotearoa’s New Zealand-based team is primarily funded by a group of New Zealand-based philanthropists, with a small chunk of funding generated through projects and donations from supporters.

Support us

Your donations help our team keep the momentum of rapidly electrifying Aotearoa New Zealand within our key focus areas of community, government and industry.

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