Jun 14, 2024

The Country

Media

The Country: Mike Casey on the rise - and practicality - of electric farm machines

Jamie Mackay, who was recently made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to broadcasting and the rural community, says he has "a special thing going" with Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey and admires the way he's driving innovation in the rural sector. Direct from Fieldays, he speaks with Casey about the practicalities of electric machines on different farms, and the new hybrid (and, soon enough, electric) utes.

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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.

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Oct 10, 2025

Electric Avenue: October 10th

Renewables take over from coal for electricity generation and wind and solar match the world's growth in demand; old EV batteries are proving popular; an Australian study shows that solar panels can make you money, not just save you money; take a trip on a luxury electric solar-powered houseboat in Africa; and the amazing 'solar powered clothes dryer'.