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‍Electric Communities

Electrification happens neighbourhood by neighbourhood. 30+ community groups across the country are proving it, and there's always room for more.
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Electric community groups

Electric communities are active all across the country. Find yours and plug in.

Your community is going electric, are you in?

With 250+ volunteers and 30+ community groups across the country and counting, we're building a network of electric communities.

We can provide support, resources and guidance for community groups, but we need more people to provide the passion so we can build a national electrification movement from the bottom up.

Whether it’s by postcode, by region, by community or by interest: plug yourself in and let’s make New Zealand more electric!

Ready to electrify your community? 

If you want to start a new group, add your support to an existing one, or you’re part of a group that wants to jump on the electrification bandwagon, get in touch.

Thank you we will be in touch to give you more information about how to get started with a local Rewiring group.
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Communities leading the charge

Electrify The Hutt

In October 2025, Electrify The Hutt ran the largest community electrification event New Zealand had seen: an electrification expo that drew 1,300+ attendees. Since, they’ve kept the momentum with electric home tours, business workshops and a series of public meetings introducing locals to electrification.

“We started with just a few friends and enthusiastic local people. The momentum picked up because we demonstrated that we were representing the best interests of our community, and making it easy for them to experience the benefits of electrifying.”
- James Scott, Electrify The Hutt

Electrify West Auckland

Electrify West Auckland have become known for their regular vehicle-to-pancake demonstrations where they park an EV at a local market, cook pancakes off an electric cooktop connected to its battery and give them out for free – all to spark a friendly conversation with locals about electrification.

“We're not energy experts. We're just locals who've made the switch and want to talk about it. That's all it takes to get started.”
- Sophia Bristow, Electrify West Auckland

Electrify Wanaka

Electrify Wānaka is best at meeting people where they’re at: hosting local talks in the library, holding a stall outside local retailers and organising monthly community drinks. They're also regularly delivering presentations to Council, speaking on electrification and climate at meetings.

“Rewiring Aotearoa makes it easy for community groups like ours to get up and running, and to focus on the areas we’re going to have most impact like community engagement. Having access to their resources and experts has helped us to gain the trust of locals and organise local campaigns.”
- Pierre Marasti, Electrify Wānaka

Queenstown Electrification Accelerator

The QEA is helping to unlock Queenstown’s bold ambition of becoming the world's first fully electrified destination city. They combine community activation, household and business advice, advocacy and more. Currently, they have vehicle-to-grid, solar for renters, and community charging trials all underway.

"Queenstown attracts people from all over the world. We have the opportunity to prove, on the international stage, what a better, electric future looks like.”
- Jade Baker-Edwards, Queenstown Electrification Accelerator

Electrify Wairarapa

One of the first Electrify community movements in the country, Electrify Wairarapa have helped bridge the information gap with locals through a flagship Conference & Expo, a regional event series and through producing case studies.

“People don't just need information — they need confidence that electrification is the right choice for them. We've found the best way to build that confidence is through neighbours helping neighbours. By connecting people with others in the community who have already electrified their homes, they get trusted, practical advice that helps them take the next step.”
- Justine Prain, Electrify Wairarapa

Resourced and revved up

We provide community volunteers with ready-made resources — handouts, slide decks, event templates, brandkits — so none have to start from scratch.

Download and use the resources below to electrify everyone in your life.

My electrification plan

See the savings and plan your next electrification upgrade.

Download handout

Electrification loans

Learn about the council-backed finance solution – the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme – that could unlock electrification for the far majority of households.

Download handout

Get off gas

See how your gas connection is costing you more than you think, and get a practical guide to upgrading your appliances and disconnecting for good.

Download handout

Electric schools

Help electrify your local school. Everything you need to know about getting solar on schools: the why, the how and examples of schools who've electrified already.

Download handout

FAQs

What does a community group actually do?

Community groups support locals in their region to electrify. They run information events, organise EV test drives, deliver expos, provide neighbourly advice, share success stories, run campaigns, advocate to councils and MPs, support local community asset electrification projects and more.

 

Some run electric home tours. Some organise bulk-buy programmes. Some simply show up at local markets and answer community questions. Every group looks different — but they're all doing the same thing: making it easier for the people around them to go electric.

What support does Rewiring Aotearoa provide?

We provide ready-made resources — handouts, slide decks, event templates, brandkits — so no group has to start from scratch. We connect groups with our national network to share ideas, wins, and lessons. On top of that, we coordinate advocacy opportunities, run programmes, host volunteer workshops, share data, provide speakers for events and even provide funding for local activities.

What do I do if there isn't a community group in my area?

Be the spark and start one. It’s easier than it sounds. You don't need a background in energy or policy, just a willingness to get the conversation going in your community. Often the best community volunteers are simply folk on their own electrification journey and willing to talk about it with others.

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Get in touch and we'll walk you through how to get started, connect you with the network, and make sure you're not doing it alone.

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Why a grassroots community movement?

There are around 10 million machines in New Zealand to electrify. Most of these upgrade decisions don’t happen in Parliament, they happen in homes. We call these dinner table decisions.

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When a trusted neighbour has already made the switch and can tell you what it took and what they saved, that's powerful. Community groups accelerate electrification by making it visible, normal, and supported at a local level.

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Watts on near you

Regional Electric Expos

In 2026, communities are leading electric expos where locals can meet exhibitors, ask questions, and take their next electric step. Coming to a city near you.

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Community Events

From giving out free electric pancakes to hosting electric home tours, Electrify groups respond to local needs with local events and activations. Check what’s on near you

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