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Rental property guide for energy and broadband

Looking for your next rental property? Make sure it isn’t about to blow up your power bill. It can...

Working from home energy saving tips

More time at home means you can churn through a bit more energy than usual. Here’s our top five tips to help keep costs down...

Summer energy saving tips

We don’t know about you but the thought of summer being on the door step is feeling pretty good...

Winter energy saving tips

During the chilly winter months, a comfy and cosy home is the best place to be.

As the nights draw in...

A word on… thermal electricity generation

A question we often get asked is “With all the renewable energy sources available to New Zealand...

Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly

Instead of standard monthly billing, Contact customers can now choose to pay their power bills...

7 tips to save some cash on your bill

If you're looking to save some cash on your next electric bill, look no further. Here are some of...

The Decarb Challenge

One of the major challenges facing New Zealand, and indeed all countries, is the need to decarbonise...

5 surprising ways your home is losing energy

There's no point installing the best heating possible if the heat is going to escape through gaps...

Make moving homes easier with these quick tips

There's a lot of stress associated with moving into a new house. Let's eliminate some of that stress...

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...

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