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One of the first community electrification groups to be established was Electrify Wānaka. From asking council for plan changes that would allow more solar to be installed (and pointing out that certain restrictions are at odds with council's climate ambitions) to setting up stands outside the supermarket to share the economic benefits of electric homes and transport, local leaders like Pierre Marasti and Lauren Fraser are helping to modernise the rules, save households money, reduce emissions and set a good example for the next generation.
One of the best forms of marketing is word of mouth, especially when it comes from trusted sources. That's why we're supporting almost 30 community groups around the country so they can help push the electric message in their area.
All of our community groups are full of Bright Sparks. And it doesn't matter if you're in it for the economics, the emissions, or the energy security because everyone wins with electrification.
If you're interested in getting involved with this locally-led national movement, check out the groups that already exist or start your own. https://loom.ly/WTOZP9Q
Fringe Benefit Tax changes make EVs better more appealing by up to $7k a year; NZ Post, Kaibosh and HEB Construction and many others aren't waiting for rule changes to go electric; the share of EVs keeps growing around the world; lots more marae are 'doing a Maui' and catching the sun; a native nursery near Nelson goes electric and heats things up in a very clever way; and is petrol or electric better when you're chopping down trees?
Read moreDownloadOver 100 people turned up to a meeting in Taranaki this week to voice their opposition to the proposed LNG import terminal. And whether it was cost, emissions or safety, there were a range of concerns raised, as RNZ reported. As we have said from the start - and as a big research project that's set to be released soon confirms - there are cheaper, better ways to solve the dry year issue and LNG is too expensive to be seen as a solution to our diminishing domestic gas reserves.
Read moreDownloadNew Zealand-made energy running through electric machines is a vision more New Zealanders are getting behind because it saves us all money, reduces emissions and increases our national security. But this Budget certainly won’t get us there. It’s like everyone wants to play open running rugby, but the forwards keep knocking it on.
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