Navigating energy plans can take a bit of time and thinking. That's why you might find our switching guide handy for you to choose the best plan for you, plus other tips for joining Contact for electricity and gas.
Enter your home address, choose your services and plan.
Top tip: Choosing a Good Plan means free or discounted power at certain times of the day. Think about what you could do at your place to shift your power usage to these times. That will help you decide if its right for you. These plans are also known as Time of Use plans.
Or choose our Basic Plan for simplicity.
When you are signing up to electricity you have another choice to make. Whether to choose low user or standard user rates. This depends on how much energy you think you’ll use over a year.
Choosing low user means:
If you use less than 8,000 kWh of electricity at your main home, you will generally be better off choosing low user. This increases to 9,000 kWh in some parts of the lower South Island.
Top tip: Check your usage on your current power company’s app to see how much you generally use each year.
You can switch between the two rate types later if you need to.
No problem. Billy & Powerswitch are free, independent tools that help you compare energy plans and check whether you’re getting good value for your household.
Ok, let’s get going.
Now you’ve decided we’re the one for you, it’s time to join. Fill in your details including the date you want your electricity and/or gas connected.
If piped gas is new to your property, call our Gas New Connections Team on 0800 46 46 427 to start your application and schedule your installation.
If you have a drivers license, please enter your details. This is so we can run a quick credit check. No drivers license? No problem. You can still keep going without one, we'll be in touch if we need further info.
Don't forget to tick the box if you'd like to receive occasional special offers and promotions from us.
You’ll need to choose how you want to pay too.
Top tip: Check out any promotions currently running. Enter the promo code during the journey if you're eligible.
Everything filled in? Read and accept the T&Cs, click “Join Contact” and you’re done.
You’ll know you’re all signed up with Contact when you get our welcome email with your confirmed start date and T&Cs. It usually takes about 3-4 days from the date you gave us to start with Contact.
You’ll get an email before then too inviting you to sign up to My Account/app.
Sign up to Contact Mobile with a step-by-step guide in choosing a plan and activating your SIM.
Not sure if your current broadband fits the bill? We’ll help you understand it, explore better options, and make the move to Contact.
For independent complaint or pricing advice, UDL, Billy & Powerswitch can help.
Read our Residential Consumer Care policy on how we'll keep you safe and connected.
