ecoNEWS

As part of an exciting initiative, Ngāi Tahu Tourism has been awarded $200,000 to convert one of their petrol-powered boat to run on electricity. This makes their company Shotover Jet the first tourism company in the world to operate a fully-electric jet boat. Shotover Jet run heart-pounding jet-boat adventures on the Kimiākau (Shotover River) in […]

Independent retailers Ecotricity, energyclubnz, Flick Electric Co., Pulse Energy, Vocus (who also retail power through Slingshot and Orcon), and Electric Kiwi cautiously welcome the Government’s decisions for boosting competition in the electricity sector. These independent electricity retailers have taken the call to collaborate and have already met to discuss how to assist the Electricity Authority […]

The bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms in the house, but when it comes to sustainability, it’s one of the biggest resource guzzlers. In this article, discover the biggest sustainability issues in your bathroom, and how you can work to solve them: Change the lighting Cut back on energy usage in your bathroom […]

We rely on energy for every facet of our modern life. Our entire world needs energy to function. Think about a typical day in your life – you wake up, turn a light on, check your phone, make coffee and toast, get in your car, drive to work… you might have only been awake for […]

Every day, more New Zealanders are taking advantage of the cost-savings and eco-benefits of driving an electric vehicle. There’s already a growing range of EVs on the market, including SUVs and vans, and vehicles for all price brackets with ranges up to 1000+ kms.  Falling prices, government incentives, and exciting technological developments in the EV […]

The paperwork is complete and approved. It’s official… Ecotricity is a living wage accredited employer. What does this actually mean? All our staff at Ecotricity receive the living wage or above. This will reduce financial strain and staff feel valued and less stressed. “At Ecotricity we’re doing our best to help shape a better and […]

Scientists estimate that if the world doesn’t make drastic changes to curb our emissions, by 2050 the world will be struggling to support 9 billion people amidst a rapidly changing climate with potentially destructive outcomes. So much of what needs to be done has to come from governments and businesses. Businesses make up the bulk […]

In light of impending climate change, most nations across the world have committed to switching from fossil fuels to more sustainable energy sources.  Here in New Zealand, we were already doing well, with over 40% of our energy coming from renewable sources. But we still have a long way to go to meet our targets […]

The kitchen is the heart of your home, but it’s also the room that produces the most waste. Here are five simple things you can do to make your kitchen more sustainable.  1. Choose energy-efficient appliances You can reduce your energy footprint (and your power bill) by choosing energy-efficient appliances. Luckily, manufacturers have made the […]

We’re shining a little light on all our incredible customers that are doing great things to help protect planet earth and encourage zero waste living. Here’s Refill Nation! A waste free store for a waste free nation. They’re committed to reducing plastic waste in Aotearoa and believe that it is the little steps made by many […]