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Cartoon man enjoying a refreshing shower. Electric Kiwi trials smart meter tech to help save money on water heating.
Savings

Our awesome trial to save on water heating

No matter how many people are taking showers and baths at your place, chances are water heating is one of the biggest contributing...

Boy happily flies a kite shaped like a broadband modem. Electric Kiwi fights for faster broadband switching.
Industry Watch

Broadband notice periods need to go

We always knew the broadband industry was full of tired, old practices and processes, but now we’ve joined the market with our own...

Teal coloured cat looking innocent. Electric Kiwi calls for reform in the wholesale energy market.
Industry Watch

Gentailers’ record profits confirm now is the time for industry reform

The profits of the large, incumbent electricity gentailers have ballooned since COVID-19. They’re making record profits at the expense of energy affordability and...

Boy marches in protest against unfair Powerswitch funding model. Electric Kiwi seeks reform
Industry Watch

Most Kiwis disagree with Consumer NZ’s approach to Powerswitch

The majority of Kiwis disagree with how Consumer NZ is running Powerswitch – and we think it’s time the supposed voice of consumers...

Sleek, green electric car with gullwing doors inspired by Back to the Future's DeLorean. "MoveMaster" license plate highlights Electric Kiwi's MoveMaster plan for affordable EV charging.
Energy TransitionTechnology

Drive more savings from your EV with MoveMaster

If you own an EV, good on you! Driving an electric vehicle means you’re already reducing your carbon footprint and have probably slashed...

Cartoon man luxuriates in a jacuzzi, stress-free thanks to lower spa heating costs and enjoying the benefits of lower power bills achieved through load shifting.
How-toSavings

Enjoy your spa for less with MoveMaster

There are many different kinds of spa pools and pumps, but whichever type you have, most manufacturers recommend running them continuously if you’re...

Confused man scratches head wondering where time-of-use energy plans are on Powerswitch website. Electric Kiwi fights for fair representation of all energy providers.
Industry Watch

We’re not currently appearing on Powerswitch – here’s why

We have something important to say about Powerswitch. The energy comparison website, 75% funded by the Electricity Authority (via a levy on your...

Cartoon girl rushes to put laundry away during off-peak hours. Reduce carbon by moving your usage off-peak with Electric Kiwi's MoveMaster plan.
Energy Transition

Reduce carbon by using power off-peak

We’re super proud of our MoveMaster plan because it combines the two things we care about most…. helping you save money on bills,...

Cartoon boy dives into swimming pool. Save on pool costs with Electric Kiwi's MoveMaster plan and half-price overnight rates for pool pumps.
How-toSavings

Save on pool costs with MoveMaster

If you have a swimming pool at your place (lucky you), there’s a good chance it’s to blame for around 10-20% of your...

Happy cartoon couple dances "Footloose" style, celebrating freedom from unfair energy and broadband industry practices with Electric Kiwi. Making things better!
Industry Watch

Making things better in energy and broadband

From dodgy discounts to blatant greenwashing and wholesale price manipulation, Electric Kiwi has been calling out the crap in New Zealand’s energy market...