Eco news and stories

Christmas is the season of giving, but it’s also a time of excessive consumption and waste. This year, why not celebrate the holidays a little differently by embracing thoughtful, sustainable gifting? Whether you're crafting your own presents or shop...

Gift giving can often be quite wasteful. Think fancy wrapping paper, plastic toys, courier parcels, cardboard boxes… This Christmas, why not give gifts and plan celebrations that don’t cost the earth. Whether it’s creative eco-conscious traditions or...

The 2024 Mindful Fashion Circular Design Awards recently celebrated New Zealand’s innovators leading the charge for sustainable fashion. The awards, which we proudly sponsored, emphasized innovation, circularity, and waste reduction in the fashion in...

This October, the Ecotricity team joined forces with Sustainable Coastlines for an inspiring beach cleanup at Point England Beach in Auckland. We spent a day working alongside this passionate environmental group to help restore one of our local coas...

Interested in solar power but not too sure where to start? We’ve written a short all-you-need-to-know about solar so you can sound like you know what you’re talking about to your friends. Let's Shed Light on Solar Panels Solar panels are like the sup...

This month we were thrilled to take a group of our commercial clients to volunteer with the dedicated team at Pest Free Kaipātiki, contributing to the ongoing restoration of native bush in one of Auckland’s greenest areas. The day was filled with han...

As winter sets in across the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand, the cosy comfort of home becomes all the more inviting. However, with the colder weather comes a common challenge for many Kiwis: mould and mildew. These unwelcome guests not only affe...

As winter wraps its chilly embrace around New Zealand, it's time for us to delve into the realm of energy consumption within our homes. At Ecotricity, we're passionate about empowering you with the knowledge to make conscious decisions about your ene...