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When Mike Casey, tech entrepreneur, decided to get into farming, he had no idea what he was in for. Maybe that's why he was willing to set the extraordinarily ambitious target of creating the world's first 100% zero fossil-fuel orchard. In this vulnerable and transparent talk, he walks us through the reality of what worked, what didn't, how much it all cost, and whether it was worthwhile.
Read moreDownload the document hereOn one side there's Meridian with its massive hydro scheme and array of renewable generation. And on the other there's Warren Begley with his 'power station' out the back of Formaggio's restaurant in Christchurch. Begley, a philanthropist, environmentalist and successful restaurateur, has fully embraced the Rewiring ethos and electrified as much of his own life as possible. And now he's electrifying a few more lives through a clever car ownership scheme for staff that is powered by solar, batteries and a fair bit of trust.
Read moreDownloadThe latest numbers, as at one week ago, there were 24 days of petrol and 18 days of diesel in the country. Things are looking to worsen for the foreseeable future, although an uptick in public transport use and EV purchases point to people taking things into their own hands.