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Plastic has become an indispensable part of our daily lives. We use it for everything from packaging our food to storing our household items. However, plastic waste has become a major environmental problem, particularly in New Zealand. According to t...

We are super proud to be New Zealand's first Toitū certified climate positive electricity provider. It's a big deal for New Zealand and globally as it shows what can be achieved in the energy sector. But how can we be different, doesn’t all power...

We’re proud to be New Zealand’s first and only Toitū climate positive certified electricity provider. That means you're now receiving 100% pure renewable power that helps turns back time on the climate crisis.For 10 years we have been the only Toitū...

It’s a new year and you know what that means… resolutions, diets, gym memberships and goal setting. Hands up if you’ve already cheated on your resolution… yeah same. About two thirds of people give up on their resolutions after a month, usually becau...

Energy is a way of life.It is incorporated into nearly everything we do. It heats and powers our homes, transports us, makes food and goods for us to consume. Without it we would be lost, we rely on having a constant supply of energy. The one downsid...

Last night (24/11/2022) was the Sustainable Business Network Awards. We went in as a finalists for the Supreme Award and the Communicating for Impact Award, and came out a winner in the latter!

Top 10 hottest Electric Vehicles in NZ right now!Electric vehicles are on the rise in New Zealand, with almost every other car you see on the road being either fully electric or a hybrid. Here at Ecotricity we are all EV enthusiasts and supporters, o...

How does 30 cents per liter of petrol sound? That is the equivalent price you would pay to fill your Electric Vehicle (EV). To determine how you can save up to 80% on your vehicle running costs, check out our EV calculator here. EVs run exclusively o...