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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 typically starting from 20K and in some cases, going above 6 digits, more...

Aug 14, 2025Solano Esteche
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Getting Power to a Rural Property NZ

Getting Power to a Rural Property NZ

Have you just purchased a lifestyle block? Maybe you’re moving onto family land that has no services? Getting power to a rural property is usually the first task, so that you can progress all...

Mar 20, 2023Rachel Simpson
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Q+A: How Much Does an Off Grid Solar Setup with NZ Solar Panels Cost? Plus Saving Tips

Q+A: How Much Does an Off Grid Solar Setup with NZ Solar Panels Cost? Plus Saving Tips

From a holistic point of view, the costs of an off grid solar setup in NZ (solar panels, batteries, and everything else you need) really comes down to the type of life you...

Jan 20, 2022Rachel Simpson
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Q+A: What do the maintenance costs look like after the initial off grid solar setup?

Q+A: What do the maintenance costs look like after the initial off grid solar setup?

When using a completely off grid solar system, you’ll find there’s not a huge amount of maintenance costs tied into NZ solar panels for your off grid solar setup. Six...

Jan 20, 2022Rachel Simpson
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