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Off-Grid Living in Te Mata: Building a Life Out of Necessity and Determination

    Off-Grid Living in Te Mata: Building a Life Out of Necessity and Determination

    For Jason and Marcia, off-grid living wasn’t a romantic dream. It was the only option. “We didn’t go off-grid to save the world,” Jason explains. “This was about surviving and...

    Sep 20, 2025Tyler Jones
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    Going Off-Grid: A Response to the Ongoing Cost of Living Crisis in New Zealand

    Going Off-Grid: A Response to the Ongoing Cost of Living Crisis in New Zealand

    With power prices in New Zealand rising faster than inflation and some rural households facing connection costs from 20K to the 6 digits, more Kiwis are looking for a way...

    Aug 14, 2025Solano Esteche
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    How Hamish Built a Passive Income Holiday Rental in NZ Native Bush

      How Hamish Built a Passive Income Holiday Rental in NZ Native Bush

      Nestled deep in a secluded pocket of regenerating native forest on New Zealand’s rugged West Coast, The Crooked Cabin offers more than just a weekend getaway, it’s a blueprint for off-grid...

      Jul 28, 2025Tyler Jones
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      This Couple Made Off-Grid Living on 5 Hectares Surprisingly Affordable in NZ

        This Couple Made Off-Grid Living on 5 Hectares Surprisingly Affordable in NZ

        "In a time when housing prices keep climbing and power bills bite harder than ever, one couple in the Hurunui District of New Zealand is living proof that you can...

        Jun 3, 2025Tyler Jones
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        Tokoroa Couple Go Off The Grid for a Life of Joy and Freedom

        Tokoroa Couple Go Off The Grid for a Life of Joy and Freedom

        Tucked away in Tokoroa, New Zealand, Philip and Hilary have built a life that embodies self-sufficiency, creativity, and a connection to nature.

        Mar 25, 2025Tyler Jones
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        From Storyteller to Homesteader: Michael’s Off-Grid Dream in Raglan

        From Storyteller to Homesteader: Michael’s Off-Grid Dream in Raglan

        For Michael, living off-grid isn’t just about his lifestyle—it’s also part of his work. As editor and publisher of On The Land magazine, he shares stories of Kiwis living self-sufficient,...

        Feb 23, 2025Tyler Jones
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        A Life-Changing Gift for Kayla and Paula in Tokomaru Bay | GridFree Solar Kit Giveaway

        A Life-Changing Gift for Kayla and Paula in Tokomaru Bay | GridFree Solar Kit Giveaway

        "If everybody could experience this way of living, man, our world will be so healthy."

        Dec 14, 2024Tyler Jones
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        Embracing Off-Grid Living: Michael’s Tui Solar Nest Journey

        Embracing Off-Grid Living: Michael’s Tui Solar Nest Journey

        Michael’s off-grid journey is a testament to the incredible potential of renewable energy solutions like the Tui Solar Nest. Stay tuned to On the Land to follow his progress and see the...

        Nov 29, 2024Tyler Jones
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        Resilience in Ruatoria - Rebuilding After Cyclone Gabrielle

        Resilience in Ruatoria - Rebuilding After Cyclone Gabrielle

        "Post Gabrielle, we were really, really concerned with regards to another cyclone coming through. We were put at risk. Our home was put at risk. Like all the homes along the strait here. Everyone was at...

        Nov 22, 2024Tyler Jones
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        Puketui Forest Escape in Taupo

        Puketui Forest Escape in Taupo

        The GridFree website provided us with all the information we needed to make a confident decision. Absolutely thrilled with our experience after having installed a different system previously from another company which was...

        Aug 29, 2024Rachel Simpson
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        Hawkdun Hut in Central Otago

        Hawkdun Hut in Central Otago

        We are super happy with the weekend warrior kit, we initially were going to purchase bits ourself to put one together then we realised that it is not simple by...

        Aug 22, 2024Rachel Simpson
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        Kris in the Waikato

        Kris in the Waikato

        "The install was super easy, the instructions from GridFree are great and the whole kit was fully set up and ready for our customer to use in less than a...

        Aug 20, 2024Rachel Simpson
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        Sasha and Andrew in Tapawera

        Sasha and Andrew in Tapawera

        "The thing I love most about the lifestyle is just the pure freedom like going for a walk and it's just sort of quiet and it's serenial and it's just beautiful and...

        Aug 19, 2024Rachel Simpson
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        Dan's Off Grid Bus in Tapawera

        Dan's Off Grid Bus in Tapawera

        "This is the bus - my beast! So the lifestyle I'm in now, it means everything to me, cuz it's it's freedom."

        Jun 23, 2024Rachel Simpson
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        George's Housebus in Dunedin

        George's Housebus in Dunedin

        After much online research I decided the guys at Gridfree NZ were my best choice so I called them up to discuss my project and decided the Bach Kit with...

        May 9, 2024Rachel Simpson
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        Pete's Converted Shed in Raglan

        Pete's Converted Shed in Raglan

        When we came out here about 35 years ago nobody really wanted it because there's no electricity, and a dirt road, you know, no mail delivery, and rubbish collection, and no services. I thought...

        Mar 28, 2024Rachel Simpson
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        Marie's Tiny House Revisited

        Marie's Tiny House Revisited

        "And I feel like this little skill of having a tiny house and being off-grid and self-sufficient is my way of like having a conversation with someone and maybe I...

        Jan 24, 2024Rachel Simpson
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        Giveaway 2023 - Sarah and Tim

        Giveaway 2023 - Sarah and Tim

        "Having this new GridFree Bach Kit installed, it's exciting cuz we're going to be having ice blocks tomorrow straight out of our freezer! That's pretty cool, and we can we can put...

        Jan 16, 2024Rachel Simpson
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        Tania's Weekend Warrior

        Tania's Weekend Warrior

        Going well. Running a small fridge, rangehood, extractor fan, kettle, toaster and lights. For our remote cabin we are hoping to rent out.

        Dec 11, 2023Rachel Simpson
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        Wayne's Bach Kit

        Wayne's Bach Kit

        We love the kit, it’s saved us hundreds of dollars on not having to buy petrol for the generator now,it was such an easy diy install, the instructions so easy...

        Nov 27, 2023Rachel Simpson
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        Ruve and Steve's Cottage in Whangaroa

        Ruve and Steve's Cottage in Whangaroa

        "This lifestyle works for us, it doesn't hold us back from doing anything. We really have implemented our dream of a place to go for the family to enjoy together and still...

        Nov 20, 2023Rachel Simpson
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        Thomas' Cabins in Greymouth

        Thomas' Cabins in Greymouth

        I am beyond thrilled with the whole experience! Setting up my Bach Kit was a breeze with an electrician of course, and the level of support I received from their...

        Nov 13, 2023Rachel Simpson
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        Sarah's Off Grid Tiny

        Sarah's Off Grid Tiny

        The Bach Kit is running great, runs everything in our tiny house no problems. So far never been under 60% and on that day I did a couple loads of...

        Oct 30, 2023Rachel Simpson
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        Micki and Craig's Backup Solar

        Micki and Craig's Backup Solar

        We love our Gridfree system as the peace of mind is comforting. The easy install instructions were a doddle too. Thanks Gridfree!

        Oct 16, 2023Rachel Simpson
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