May 3, 2024

Rural Roundup

Rural Roundup broadcasts world's first electric tractor-powered radio show

Andy broadcasted his show today LIVE from the World's First 100% Electric, Zero Fossil Fuel Orchard, with all the broadcast equipment powered by Monarch Tractor, the world's first fully electric tractor. Mike Casey, the man behind Forest Lodge Orchard, spoke about the reality of running such an enterprise and how others can follow suit.

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Oct 17, 2025

Electric Avenue: October 17

A look at why batteries are a booming business; EECA releases EV charging study; myths, legends and the Hasselhoff approach to EV adoption; a campaign to get more women driving EVs; and musical and spiritual solar.

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Oct 13, 2025

Newsroom

War of words breaks out over study on costs of switching off gas

Newsroom's Marc Daalder looks into a Gas Industry Company report about the costs of switching to electricity and speaks with Rewiring Aoteaora CEO Mike Casey and others about the 'war of words'.

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Oct 13, 2025

Bright Sparks: Trent Yeo

Trent Yeo, the founder of Ziptrek Ecotours, is a big supporter of his region's goal to become the world's most electric destination, a vision being brought to life by the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator. And he walks the talk with his own low-impact business and his highly efficient all-electric home.