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What happens to Queenstown’s energy supply when a major earthquake hits?
Queenstown’s location and mountains are beautiful, but that same geography means we’ll be very vulnerable when things go wrong. A major earthquake is likely to damage roads, power infrastructure and other essential connections, leaving Queenstown cut off and without grid power for weeks or months.
So, how prepared are we really? How long could Queenstown be without power or fuel, what would that mean for our homes, businesses and emergency services, and what can we do now to make sure we’re better prepared?
Join us for an evening exploring Queenstown's energy resilience. Where we are now, what could happen in a major earthquake, and what a more resilient energy system looks like for our future.
What we'll cover
We'll hear from people working across energy, infrastructure, emergency preparedness and community resilience about:
- Queenstown's energy lifelines: How electricity gets into the region, where the vulnerabilities are, and what could happen if critical infrastructure or transport routes are damaged.
- The earthquake scenario: What a major Alpine Fault earthquake could mean for Queenstown and how long the region could potentially be without normal energy supplies.
- Our roads and other lifelines: What happens when the infrastructure we rely on to move people, fuel, equipment and supplies is disrupted?
- Being better prepared: What households, businesses and communities can do now to prepare for a prolonged disruption to electricity and other essential services.
- The future of Queenstown's energy system: What opportunities are there to make our energy system more resilient, local and adaptable and what role could technologies such as solar, batteries, electric vehicles and other distributed energy resources play?
- Who needs to be involved: How can electricity networks, councils, emergency services, businesses and communities work together to build greater resilience?
The programme
- An introduction: By your facilitator, Trent Yeo.
- Speaking Session 1: Earthquakes, Energy & Queenstown’s Future by Josh Ellison (Queenstown Electrification Accelerator)
- Speaking Session 2: Kingston CRG & Energy Resilience by Jenny Geelan (Kingston Climate Resilience Group)
- Panel & Q&A: Facilitated by Trent Yeo, with Josh Ellison, Jenny Geelan, Dr Steve Batstone (QEA), Dr Leslie Van Gelder (Climate Reference Group) , Bill Nicholl (QLDC).
The speakers
Trent Yeo is a Queenstown-based tourism sustainability practitioner and co-founder of Ziptrek Ecotours, which has operated as a net-zero carbon business since 2019. He has worked across climate resilience, sustainability, destination management and community initiatives, bringing a broad systems perspective to the challenges facing Queenstown’s future.
Josh Ellison co-leads the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator. He helped establish the non-profit Rewiring Aotearoa and has led its research, strategy, and innovation work since establishment. This work has included deep analysis on solar and batteries, new energy resilience opportunities like Vehicle-To-Grid, and weather analysis to answer every energy nerd's favourite question "what about when the sun doesn't shine".
Jenny Geelan is Group Lead of the Kingston Climate Resilience Group, bringing a community perspective to conversations about how smaller and more remote communities can prepare for disruption and build resilience.
Dr Steve Batstone co-leads the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator and has more than 25 years’ experience working across New Zealand’s energy system. His work spans New Zealand's energy markets and electricity system, including demand flexibility and the role of distributed energy resources in a more resilient energy system.
Dr Leslie Van Gelder is Chair of the Queenstown Lakes District Climate Reference Group and Co-Chair of the Southern Lakes Sanctuary, with a background in archaeology, climate change and the relationship between people and place. Her work across climate resilience, conservation, heritage and community-led initiatives brings a long-term perspective to how the Southern Lakes can prepare for environmental and other disruptions.
Bill Nicholl is the Resilience & Climate Action Manager at Queenstown District Lakes Council. He leads on emergency preparedness, climate resilience and biodiversity regeneration in Queenstown Lakes, and brings a local government perspective on preparing Queenstown Lakes for natural hazards, climate impacts and disruption to essential services.
Whether you're interested in emergency preparedness, infrastructure, energy, climate resilience, or simply want to understand what a major earthquake could mean for your household, this is a conversation for you.
Free but registration essential
⚡ ELECTRIFY ALBERT-EDEN
Electricity is up. Gas is through the roof. Petrol is insane. It's time to fight back 🤺
In the Albert-Eden local board and across New Zealand it keeps getting more expensive to heat our homes and water, cook our meals and get around, but it's easier than you think to save money on your energy bills by upgrading to electric appliances and vehicles.
Our data shows that most houses in Auckland could save thousands on energy bills every year while reducing emissions and improving resilience. By swapping old gas and petrol machines for modern electric equivalents (and, if you can, powering them with solar and batteries), we can get a win-win-win.
Rewiring Aotearoa is bringing experts from our team to talk to locals from the Albert Eden local board area to break down the 'electrification tipping point', show real-world examples and answer questions you have about how going electric is the smartest, cheapest, strongest and healthiest way to power your life.
Power Up the Hutt is a free five-part community event series bringing together Hutt Valley residents who want to cut their power bills, reduce their carbon footprint, and future-proof their homes.
Explore how to make the most of solar, EVs, energy retailers, as well as the basics of generating, storing, using, and selling power. Hear real experiences from solar, battery, and EV owners & experts to support your energy journey.
Tickets $5. Inlcudes snacks and light refreshments.
Following pōwhiri and kai, learn from those in the know around marae and community hub electrification. Hear about Owae's eventful electrification journey and enjoy tours of the beautifully designed and electrified wharekai, the solar and battery set-up, and the native restoration project.
LETS Committee Member Margarita Parra will give an entertaining talk on the future of mobility in our communities. Margarita’s professional work has focused on community-centered and creative approaches to the energy transition.
An educational community gathering hosted by St John the Baptist Anglican Church in partnership with Rewiring Aotearoa, focusing on home electrification, practical energy solutions, and local sustainability.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
Previous Events
Curious about Community Energy? LETS, represented by Wendy Everingham, is one of four presenters from the Canterbury Energy Wellbeing Collective to share their experiences about Community Energy at Tūranga Oct 8th 6pm-7.30pm.
Thinking about solar? Step inside Nelson's first ever Watt's Inside Open Home Tour and connect with local homeowners who have already made the switch to solar.
This is your opportunity to have honest conversations with local home owners about what it's like to live with rooftop solar day to day. Learn about the costs, finance, installers, batteries and power companies.
⚡️ ELECTRIFY YOUR COMMUNITY — FREE EVENT ⚡️Calling all NGOs, schools, clubs, churches, marae, ECEs & community organisations!Want to slash energy costs and power your kaupapa with solar? Join us for an inspiring evening exploring how groups around NZ are using solar to save money, fundraise smarter, and pay it forward.We’ll cover:• Solar basics• Real local case studies• Grants & funding options• New tech making solar easier than everIf your organisation wants lower bills, more resilience, and a practical pathway to electrification, this session is for you. Nau mai, haere mai!
⚡️ ELECTRIFY YOUR COMMUNITY — FREE EVENT ⚡️Calling all NGOs, schools, clubs, churches, marae, ECEs & community organisations!Want to slash energy costs and power your kaupapa with solar? Join us for an inspiring evening exploring how groups around NZ are using solar to save money, fundraise smarter, and pay it forward.We’ll cover:• Solar basics• Real local case studies• Grants & funding options• New tech making solar easier than everIf your organisation wants lower bills, more resilience, and a practical pathway to electrification, this session is for you. Nau mai, haere mai!
Curious about Community Energy? Come along and listen to members of the Canterbury Energy Wellbeing Collective share their experiences from four different South Island Community Energy projects. Hear about their experiences getting their community based, and owned, initiatives underway.
In Cromwell and across Aotearoa New Zealand, it keeps getting more expensive to heat our homes and water, cook our meals and get around, but it's easier than you think to save money on your energy bills by upgrading to electric appliances and vehicles.
Join Mike Casey ands the Rewiring Team to talk about how you can cut your bills at home.
Jeremy Webb is a LETS Committee member, he's also the coordinator of the Electrify Christchurch Expo to be held at the Wigram Airforce Base on October 11th. This talk will give you an insight into this exciting expo and hopefully help you on your journey to electrify your lifestyle.
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A murder has taken place in Queenstown... and it's up to your team to solve it.
Gather your friends for a fun, interactive mystery challenge where you'll work together to follow clues, eliminate suspects and uncover what really happened. Expect Queenstown-themed characters, clever clues and a healthy dose of local humour.
No acting, no role-playing, and no specialist knowledge required, just bring your curiosity, your best detective skills and a team ready to crack the case.
But there's one final twist...
Once you've solved the mystery, you'll get one last chance to turn back time and prevent the crime from ever happening. Will your team make the right decisions?The clock is ticking. The clues are waiting. Queenstown needs you.
Tickets are just $5 + booking fee per person, or $30 + booking fee for a team of six.
Whether you're a puzzle lover, true crime fan, or just looking for a fun night out with friends, we'd love to see you there!
Do I book as an individual or a team?
Either! Book for your whole team, or book solo. As part of your registration, let us know who you’re joining, or if you’re solo and want us to put you in a team.
How many people per team?
Up to 6.
Hosted by Sustainable Queenstown and the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator.
An EV-shuttled evening tour of an energy-efficient, solar-powered home under construction overlooking Church Bay, with speakers from Rewiring Aotearoa, Think Solar and the Healthy Home Cooperation covering electrification, the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme, home solar and low-energy building design. Attendees meet at Two Thumbs, travel to the site by EV to hear from the owner-builders, then return for pizza and a pint.
Hear from Electrify Te Tai Tokerau volunteers and hear the latest about EV tech and the upcoming expo.
We have the sunshine. We have the technology. So what could a renewable future for Aotearoa look like?
Join us as Jay Salzke, Ecosystem Lead at Rewiring Aotearoa, explores how electrifying our homes and communities could reduce power bills, strengthen our energy security, and help shape New Zealand's future.
Whether you're curious about renewable energy, rooftop solar, electrification, or simply want to understand the conversation better, everyone is welcome.
Join Christchurch Envirohub's monthly drinks networking event, featuring Jenny, Data Generalist and Project Manager at Rewiring Aotearoa, for a timely and thought-provoking kōrero about electrification — and why Aotearoa is closer to an electric future than we might think.
Learn about the benefits of electrification for your household from Electrify Rotorua volunteers.
Rewiring Aotearoa is bringing their Ecosystem Lead to Raglan to break down the ‘electrification tipping point’, show real-world examples and answer questions you have about how going electric is the smartest, cheapest, strongest and healthiest way to power your life.
Get ready to spark your curiosity and charge up your brain for a night of laughs, competition, and all your favourite pub quiz rounds (plus a few more!)
Whether you think you know your Queenstown local legends, want to show off your sustainability know-how, or just here for the general knowledge glory, there's something for everyone. Expect a lively mix of Queenstown trivia, history, geography, sustainability, energy, and plenty of classic pub quiz favourites.
Come learn about electrifying your place. The team from Electrify Porirua will be there manning a stall and chatting about what electrification looks like in your own home in our community!
At our public meeting last Tuesday (26/05/2026), jointly organised with Taranaki Energy Watch (TEW) and Community Energy Taranaki (CET), 72 New Plymouth residents signed an ‘Urgent Plea’ addressed to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Energy Minister Simeon Brown, and Cabinet Ministers, asking them to withdraw the proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import facility.
This Wednesday 3 June, we will present the signed Plea to New Plymouth District Councillors at their Public Engagement meeting. Local councils need to understand what’s at stake – the danger to local residents, the liability if something happens, the financial costs and the loss of opportunity for a better, more resilient energy future.
The official meeting will begin at 2pm, with 3 other speakers before us (each 10 minutes). Three people who signed the plea will also speak, after us. If you are in New Plymouth, come in support.
Public meeting hosted by Community Energy Taranaki, Climate Justice Taranaki & Taranaki Energy Watch, with other national expert guest speakers. Find out why importing LNG is a bad idea for cost of living, safety, & the environment. St Mary's Peace Hall, 44 Vivian St, NP. See less
ELECTRIFY MY COMMUNITY— Free Info Evening for Schools, Clubs, Churches, Marae, Retirement Villages & NGOs/Not-for-Profits
Join us to explore how not-for-profit groups across New Zealand are using solar to slash costs, raise funds, and pay it forward — one panel at a time.
Topics include: solar basics, local case studies, available grants, and the technology changing what's possible for not-for-profits.
Taranaki Energy Watch, Climate Justice Taranaki, and Community Energy Taranaki invite you to a public meeting where the issues around importing LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) will be discussed.
We'll be at the Remarkables Market on Saturday 4th July. Come and visit us to learn more about how to lower bills, lower emissions and increase resilience.
The Canterbury Chapter of the Passive House Institute of New Zealand (PHINZ) in association with Electrify Christchurch will be hosting a hot water heat pump seminar at 16:00 on Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at The Welder, 20 Welles Street.
The purpose of this event is to help the everyone attending to understand these energy efficient machines better, so they can make more informed choices now and in the future.
Join us to ReEnergise local action to tackle energy affordability and accelerate energy transitions across Ōtautahi Christchurch and the wider Waitaha Canterbury region.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
A free, full-day event where you can explore EVs, solar, heat pumps, and more – and have local experts answer your questions.
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2026 General Meeting - meet Jay and Matt from Rewiring Aotearoa for an update, plus Q&A. Limited seating.
LETS's biggest event of the year, held at a bigger venue this time round. Guest speaker Sam Elder, a systems thinker and Climate Navigator focused on energy transitions, will be speaking.
EV info session with local owners sharing experiences with e-bikes, SUVs, batteries and hybrid vehicles, plus charging methods. Soup and rolls provided, koha appreciated.
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Queenstown Electrification Accelerator, Lightfoot Initiative, and Sustainable Queenstown are Celebrating Matariki with a magical community glow ride and Matariki Star Trail through Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens. Decorate your bike, gather your whānau, and follow a glowing trail to discover the nine stars of Matariki while riding through glowing light pods. It’s an easy 2.2 km loop suitable for children, families, and beginner riders.
Hot water is one of the largest electricity costs on a dairy farm — and on most cowsheds, it's still being heated with peak-rate power.
Solar One and Premier are hosting an evening at our New Plymouth workshop to show farmers a smarter alternative: combining solar generation with high-efficiency heat pump hot water to reduce running costs by up to 75%.*
Featuring guest speaker Mike Casey from Rewiring Aotearoa on why smarter energy systems are becoming a major competitive advantage for New Zealand farms.
You'll learn how to:• Capture and use more of your own daytime solar generation• Heat water with high-efficiency heat pump technology instead of resistive elements• Reduce hot water operating costs and improve bottom-line returns• Plan a system that suits your shed size and herd
Event details:Date: Friday 12 June 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm - please arive early.
Venue: Solar One Showroom / Workshop, 9 Saltash Street, New PlymouthFood: BBQ dinner and drinks provided
Free Info Evening for Schools, Clubs, Churches, Marae, Retirement Villages & Not-for-ProfitsJoin us to explore how not-for-profit groups across New Zealand are using solar to slash costs, raise funds, and pay it forward — one panel at a time.Topics include: solar basics, local case studies, available grants, and the technology changing what's possible for not-for-profits.
RSVP to CommunityEnergyTaranaki@gmail.com
We are going to host a new drop-in at Spooky Boogie on Sunday June 21st between 2-3pm. Our aim is to come to the community and meet you where you are most comfortable. We imagine over the next few months to host these at various places that locals go. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get answers about how you can change your home energy usage.
Visit the Lyttelton Energy Transition Society at the farmers market to find out more about the society.
Power Up the Hutt is a free five-part community event series bringing together Hutt Valley residents who want to cut their power bills, reduce their carbon footprint, and future-proof their homes.
Power Up the Hutt is a free five-part community event series bringing together Hutt Valley residents who want to cut their power bills, reduce their carbon footprint, and future-proof their homes.
Power Up the Hutt is a free five-part community event series bringing together Hutt Valley residents who want to cut their power bills, reduce their carbon footprint, and future-proof their homes.
Power Up the Hutt is a free five-part community event series bringing together Hutt Valley residents who want to cut their power bills, reduce their carbon footprint, and future-proof their homes.
What is it like to buy and to own an electric vehicle?
EVs are not affected by the current energy crisis as they rely on New Zealand made energy to run.
The Electrify Wānaka team will answer all your questions, debunk some tenacious myths and help you find you next favourite ride.
Booking recommended.
Join us for LETS bi-montly speakers series focusing on community energy.
An opportunity to be inspired by people who have made community energy happen. The film "We the Power" will be followed by a discussion and then supper. Plenty of opportunity to discuss with friends and fellow neighbours.
Join Electrify Hawkes Bay at the Havelock Earth Day Celebration, and have pancakes from a cooktop powered by an EV.
💚 Learn About Re-Source - Find out more about what we do, who we support, and how you can get involved.
🌱 Plant, Seedling & Produce Swap - Bring along plants, seedlings, seeds, or homegrown produce to swap and share with others in the community.
🤝 Community Stalls & Organisations - We’ll be joined by a range of local groups and organisations who are passionate about sustainability and protecting our environment. Come along, meet them, and get inspired with ideas on how we can care for our planet together.
🔥 BBQ Fundraiser - Grab a bite from our BBQ, with all proceeds supporting Re-Source and the work we do in our community.
🧵 Re-Source ReSew Stall - Shop a range of beautifully repurposed items handmade by our ReSew team, including door stoppers and reusable produce bags.
🎁 Prize Draw Giveaway - Don’t miss your chance to win a fantastic prize!
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This is a regular, low-key catch up to connect with likeminded people on sustainability-related topics. Drop in if you have an interest in climate action, conservation, decarbonisation, energy, waste, food systems, etc, or are simply curious and keen to connect.It's free to attend and happens on the first Tuesday of each month. Let’s connect and strengthen our local sustainability community.
Feeling the pinch at the pump? Wondering if an EV could save you money?
Come along to our free community Electric Vehicle “Ask Me Anything” pop-up at Mitre 10 MEGA Queenstown and get straight answers from real EV owners.
No sales pitch, no pressure. Just honest conversations about what it’s really like to own and run an electric vehicle in Queenstown.
What to expect:
- Ask anything: Charging, costs, range, road trips, batteries. Nothing is off limits.
- Check out a range of EVs up close: including some of the latest and most interesting models, and maybe go out for a spin!
- Independent advice: Get practical, real-world advice from people who’ve already made the switch, and from the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator/Rewiring Aotearoa team.
- Electric pancakes⚡: Enjoy a free pancake cooked on an electric hotplate, powered by an EV.
Whether you’re actively looking to switch, just EV-curious, or simply keen for a chat (and a pancake), this relaxed, family-friendly event is for you.
Drop in anytime between 10am–2pm at Mitre 10 MEGA.
Free to attend. No registration needed.
Electrify Wānaka is a volunteer run community group set up to promote the economic, social, health and environmental benefits of electrification for our town.
With the current energy crisis, the cost of living is once again front and center on everyone’s mind.
This is why Electrify Wānaka is organising our first electric open home.
Our first home shows that everyone can benefit from electrification, it is a basic spec home built in 1999 and fully electrified since 2018. The total savings since electrifying this home have been more than $50,000 in running costs.
During the tour, we will cover the costs, the returns, what we should prioritise when electrifying and how to maximise the benefits of a solar system or the benefits of an electric home without solar.
The event is free but please RSVP at electrify.wanaka@gmail.com
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
Learn how to electrify your home and save thousands
FREE EVENT to help you cut costs, improve efficiency and reduce your environmental impact.
We’re highlighting the latest opportunities and benefits for electrification in small and medium sized businesses.
We’re providing expert, independent, evidence-based advice on new developments in:
- Heating and cooling
- Electric vehicles and equipment
- Solar and renewable energy
- Financing your electrification
You’ll come away with actionable ideas on changes that’ll enhance your business’ resilience and success. Be inspired.
Come and meet some of the Rewiring Team at ElectriCARna!
Hosted by The Better New Zealand Trust, ElectriCARna is your chance to see a wide range of electic transport and find the answers to all of your questions!
Experience a day packed with fun activities that not only entertain but also educate! From competitions with fantastic prizes to hands-on workshops, there's something for everyone.
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This is a regular, low-key catch up to connect with likeminded people on sustainability-related topics. Drop in if you have an interest in climate action, conservation, decarbonisation, energy, waste, food systems, etc, or are simply curious and keen to connect.It's free to attend and happens on the first Tuesday of each month. Let’s connect and strengthen our local sustainability community.
This is a regular, low-key catch up to connect with likeminded people on sustainability-related topics. Drop in if you have an interest in climate action, conservation, decarbonisation, energy, waste, food systems, etc, or are simply curious and keen to connect.It's free to attend and happens on the first Tuesday of each month. Let’s connect and strengthen our local sustainability community.
Join Electrify Wānaka to learn about Rewiring Aotearoa, The Electric Homes Report and for tips on how to beat the cost of living through electrification.
Enjoy a free electric pancake, with the cooktop powered entirely by an Electric Vehicle (EV), and chat with real owners about their experience driving low-cost, low-emissions EV.
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The Queenstown Electrification Accelerator team will be at the next Arthurs Point Community Association meeting.
We'll give you the lowdown on:
- Who we are and what we do
- How we can help the Arthurs Point community lower bills, lower emissions and improve resilience
- How you can get involved!
This meeting is open to Arthurs Point residents.
Jay Salzke will share how Rewiring Aotearoa is helping communities across New Zealand lower their bills, cut emissions and boost resilience by electrifying the millions of fossil-fuel machines in our homes, farms and businesses.
Come and chat with community members who’ve electrified their homes, businesses and transport.
Learn how you can too – saving money and emissions.
In this Electrify Everything discussion event you’ll meet others in your community who’ve made their lives more fossil fuel free. When we come together and share knowledge, we all learn and get more powerful.
How electric are our homes really?
Our lights, dishwashers and ovens are mostly electric, but lots of households burn fossil fuels for water heating, space heating, driving, working outdoors and cooking.
When we electrify everything in our home, we replace some or all of these fossil fuel machines, over time, with much more efficient electric equivalents. Come and talk with local community members who have chosen to use more electric machines in their lives, saving money and emissions, future proofing their homes and businesses.
Find out more at https://www.rewiring.nz/communities/nelson
This event is part of 2025 Nelson Tasman Climate Action Festival. See the full program here.
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Join us for the very first Sustainability Professionals Network Lunch - a gathering for anyone working in, studying, or passionate about sustainability in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
This relaxed, grazing-style lunch will feature:
🥗 A mostly plant-based buffet (allergens clearly noted)
🎤 Short talks on a range of local sustainability topics
🤝 Plenty of time to meet, mingle, and connect with others in the field
Whether you’re:
- Currently working in a sustainability-related role
- A student or graduate looking to build your network
- A business with products or services that support a sustainable future
- Or simply someone aspiring to work in this space
…you’re warmly invited to join us.
Come along to ask questions and hear from locals about the systems they chose, costs and financial returns, supplier selection, common pitfalls, and unexpected benefits - followed by a cup of tea! We're not selling anything, just sharing our experiences!
It keeps getting more expensive to run our businesses, whether it's the costs of refrigeration, shipping products, or heating our office spaces. But there is a way to avoid those rising costs and Electrify Dunedin will show you how.
Electrify Your Business is a one-day showcase of practical solutions to help businesses save money, reduce emissions, and future-proof their operations by upgrading from fossil fuel machines to modern electric alternatives. The event combines lightning talks, networking, stalls, and much more.
This business-only session will be followed by a public session, Electrify Your Home, featuring case studies, Q&A, and clear pathways for action. Make sure to sign up for the public session as well here: https://events.humanitix.com/electrify-dunedin-how-to-save-money-on-your-energy-bills-feat-mike-casey
Join keynote speaker Mike Casey from Rewiring Aotearoa to find out how to reduce operational costs on the farm by going electric, and how to boost income by generating power.
This special event is a unique opportunity in Taranaki. Be sure to join in and hear from some of our best farm energy transition experts and local farmers who are leading the charge.
$15 inc light lunch (free for farmers). Please purchase/register.
Cash bar available.
Part of the Taranaki Sustainable Trails: Backyards, Builds & Farms. Check out our huge range of ticketed, koha and free events during the Trails (31 Oct - 16 Nov 2025)
www.sustainablebackyards.org.nz
Join keynote speaker Mike Casey from Rewiring Aotearoa to find out how electrification is a win-win for households - your pocket and the planet!
You'll also hear from and engage with:
- Community Energy Taranaki, an organised group of local residents who are taking community led action.
- Sustainability Advisor from NPDC Sam Rowlands about how best to retain the energy you produce.
- the Community Energy Activator team led by AraAke and PowerCo.
$15 inc nibbles.
Cash bar available.
Part of the Taranaki Sustainable Trails: Backyards, Builds & Farms. Check out our huge range of ticketed, koha and free events during the Trails (31 Oct - 16 Nov 2025)
www.sustainablebackyards.org.nz
(Solar) Powering Southland is a free event, designed for Southland’s rural property and farm owners with practical knowledge about solar energy. Discover how solar can cut costs, boost energy resilience, and support a more sustainable future for farming.
Hear from five inspiring speakers, from Mike Casey (CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa / Founder & Owner of Electric Cherries) to Kristy Hoare (Founder of My Solar Quotes), plus a banking panel discussing solar finance options. Explore booths from solar providers and installers before and after the main event.
Come talk about how your home can save on bills and emissions at the Electrify Te Tai Tokerau stand.
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The Queenstown Electrification Accelerator team is part of WAO’s Better Building Day programme.
In this interactive workshop, co-hosted with TMCo, we’ll explore how different building types perform, their energy efficiency, and how core systems, such as heating and cooling, hot water, cooking, and on-site generation like solar, influence both energy use and emissions. You’ll learn how to identify opportunities to reduce energy waste, upgrade to electrified solutions such as heat pumps and induction, and integrate renewable generation and storage.
The session will focus on how these design and retrofit choices can cut operating costs, improve occupant comfort, and future-proof buildings in a world rapidly shifting to clean electricity.
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The Queenstown Electrification Accelerator team will be at the next Arrowtown Village Association meeting.
We'll give you the lowdown on:
- Who we are and what we do
- How we can help Arrowtown's community lower bills, lower emissions and improve resilience
- How you can get involved!
This meeting is open to Arrowtown residents. Contact the Arrowtown Village Association for a meeting link.
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The Queenstown Electrification Accelerator team will be at the next Fernhill & Sunshine Bay Community Association meeting.
We'll give you the lowdown on:
- Who we are and what we do
- How we can help Fernhill & Sunshine Bay's community lower bills, lower emissions and improve resilience
- How you can get involved!
This meeting is open to Fernhill & Sunshine Bay residents.
Electrify Your Business is a one-day showcase of practical solutions to help businesses save money, reduce emissions, and future-proof their operations by upgrading from fossil fuel machines to modern electric alternatives. The event combines lightning talks, networking, stalls, and much more.
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How does 150 cents per litre of fuel sound? That’s the kind of saving you get when running an electric car – and just one of the reasons going electric can save you money. Curious to know more?
Come along to our free community EV Test Drive Day at the Remarkables Market and see for yourself!
- Take an EV for a spin – thanks to local owners bringing their cars to share
- Enjoy a free pancake cooked on an electric hotplate, powered by an EV
- Bust the myths: learn about charging, batteries, and affordable second hand options
- Discover just how fun and easy driving electric can be
Whether you’re in the market for a new car, just starting to explore your options, or simply in it for the pancakes, this relaxed, family-friendly event is for the whole Queenstown community.
This event is free to attend, no registration required.
With electric vehicles on show and exhibitor stands, this event is for everyone who wants to use their energy well. Featuring: Mike Casey (Rewiring Aotearoa), Leigh Ramsey (Energise Ōtaki), Georgie Ferrari (Sustainability Trust) and Christian Judge (Electrify Kāpiti)
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The Queenstown Electrification Accelerator team will be at WAO’s Journey to 2125: A Walking Tour Through the Future event.
Find our stall at the main hub, ready to chat about all things electrification and solar.
Whether you’re curious about heat pumps, hot water systems, electric vehicles, cooking with induction, or adding solar and batteries to your home or business, we’ll be there to answer your questions and share practical, independent advice.
We’ll also talk about how electrification can help you lower your energy bills, cut emissions, and make your home or business more resilient.
This event is free to attend but registration is required.
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Join Sustainable Queenstown and the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator to discover how to make your home or workplace cheaper to run and kinder to the planet.
This session will give you practical insights and simple steps to cut energy costs, reduce emissions, and improve comfort and resilience – all while enjoying some free kai and connecting with the local sustainability community.
Come along to:
- Hear stories and learnings from locals who have electrified their homes and businesses or are here to help you electrify.
- From heat pumps to EVs and solar panels, get up to speed on the latest electrification tech – and how to fund the switch.
- Understand the free support and advice the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator can provide, including support for renters.
- Ask questions
- Meet other locals who are keen to help make Queenstown the world’s most electric destination.
🥂 Nibbles provided by the lovely team at Sudima, with a cash bar available throughout the evening.
Learn how electrification can cut your bills, how to make it easy to electrify and what financing options are available. Plus meet local elections candidates afterward.
Hear about home, farm and transport electrification from Powerco, Toast Electric, locals and other experts.
Hear about home, farm and transport electrification from Powerco, Farmlands Flex, Hospitality NZ and locals.
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