Free power from 9am-5pm every Saturday and Sunday

Good Weekends

Free power

9am-5pm

every Saturday and Sunday

No fixed term

Good Weekends

Enjoy your weekends even more when you turn on free power between 9am and 5pm every single Saturday and Sunday, all year round.

  • Free electricity from 9am-5pm every Saturday and Sunday.
  • Free weekend power is the perfect excuse to ignore the laundry until the weekend.
  • Track your usage on the app.
  • Good for Aotearoa - your off peak power isn't just free, it's also more likely to be renewable 


Limited time offer:

  • Add broadband to your electricity plan and get $200 credit. Use promo code CONTACT200
  • Bring your mobile to Contact and take up to $300 off your winter power bills (when you enter your electricity account number during sign-up).


Offer terms apply.

The free period is for electricity usage (fair use applies) and excludes gas charges. This plan is for customers with an eligible smart meter (use the address checker to find out if you have the right meter).

Got a question? Take a look at our FAQs

Already a Contact customer? To take advantage of this great offer, you need to be on an open term energy plan and change to the Good Weekends plan below.

Frequently asked questions

Tips to maximise your free hours


Changing a few energy consumption habits here and there can help you save money and make the most of your Good Weekends plan:

  • Hold out on your chores – Save the laundry, dishwasher loads, ironing, and weekly house vacuum until the weekend. If you’re heading out for the day, chuck them on to get done while you’re out.

  • Bake and cook up a storm. Sunday meal prep never tasted so good – take full advantage by using the oven, stove, slow cooker, you name it, you can use it guilt free!

  • Heat or cool your home to the perfect temperature by having your heater or air conditioner on for longer during the weekend days. Invest in a smart thermostat to automatically adjust temperatures. 

  • Showering? Do it during the day. Get clean just after 9am to ensure your hot water cylinder refills during the free power period.

  • Make the most of the dehumidifier. Put your dehumidifier to work all weekend for a dryer, easier-to-heat house.

  • Charge. Everything. Need to charge your cordless vacuum cleaner, EV, or other appliances? Weekends are the perfect time to charge them up for the week.

  • Track your usage – monitor how much energy you are using (and money you are saving) with Contact’s app or online through My Account.

  • And our top tip? Spend the money you saved on Good Weekends by treating yourself to something special or whatever brings you joy.
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