Free or discounted power is one of the best bits of being on a Contact Good Plan. But there’s a small...
How to save energy when working from home: 7 practical tips
Working from home can quietly add to your power use, especially when heating, lighting and devices are running for more of the day...
Summer energy saving tips for New Zealand homes
In summer, you can use less electricity by keeping heat out during the hottest part of the day...
Winter energy saving tips for a warm New Zealand home
To keep your home warm for less in winter, heat the rooms people are actually using...
Endless mobile data explained: speed, limits and hotspots
Endless mobile data means your data does not simply stop when you use your plan's max speed allowance...
How to make the most of Contact's free or discounted power hours
To get more value from a free discounted power period, move the things that can wait into the hours that apply to your plan...
Rental property checklist: power, heating, hot water and broadband
Before you sign for a rental, how the home is heated, whether it meets healthy homes requirements...
Our customers
Facing financial pressure isn't easy, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Find out how our Customer Wellbeing team helped one whānau find a path forward.
Our people
Melanie knows firsthand how challenging financial hardship can be. Today, she helps customers find support, practical solutions and a way forward.
Our partners
Women's Refuge is one of the many community organisations we partner with. What starts as support with power and broadband can make a much bigger difference than you'd think.
Why does New Zealand still use thermal electricity generation?
New Zealand already gets most of its electricity from renewable sources but there are still times when...
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly power bills: how flexible billing works
If monthly power bills feel harder to plan around, flexible billing may help by letting eligible...
How to reduce your power bill: 7 practical energy saving ideas
If your power bill feels higher than you'd like, start with everyday habits..
The Decarb Challenge
One of the major challenges facing New Zealand, and indeed all countries, is the need to decarbonise...
Where homes lose heat: 5 ways to check before turning up the heater
If your home feels could even when the heater is on, warm air may be escaping through windows...
Moving house checklist: power, broadband and services to sort before moving day
Before moving, make sure your electricity is set up for the new address, your old address has the...
7 Electrical Safety Tips for families with children
Here are some tips on how to prevent accidents with electrical appliances around the house, and...
What are the most common moving mistakes?
Moving is a stressful process but it can be made a lot easier when you know the mistakes that most...
