Costs & Finance
Heat Pump or Solar First? Where to Spend $10k
If you've got around $10,000 to spend and you're choosing between a heat pump and a solar system, fo...
Should You Wait for Solar Prices to Drop?
Short answer: probably not. Solar panel hardware has already done most of its falling, and the savin...
Solar vs. Staying on the Grid: The Honest Maths
Here's the honest answer most installers won't give you straight: staying on the grid costs you noth...
Does Solar Increase Your Property Value in New Zealand?
Yes, owned solar generally adds value to a New Zealand home, but the gain is softer and harder to pi...
Hidden Costs: Scaffolding, Roof Access, and Switchboard Upgrades
The number on a solar quote is rarely the number you pay. The three costs that catch New Zealand hom...
Why Doesn't New Zealand Have Government Solar Subsidies?
New Zealand has no national solar subsidy, rebate or guaranteed buy-back rate, and there hasn't been...
Guide to ASB Better Homes Top Up
If you have an existing home loan with ASB, the Better Homes Top Up lets you borrow up to $80,000 at...
Guide to the Kiwibank Sustainable Energy Loan
Kiwibank's Sustainable Energy Loan lets existing home loan customers borrow up to $80,000 at 1% per ...
Guide to the BNZ Green Home Loan
If you bank with BNZ and you're putting solar on your roof, the BNZ Green Home Loan lets you borrow ...
Guide to ANZ’s 1% Good Energy Home Loan
If you've got an existing ANZ home loan, you can borrow up to $80,000 at a fixed 1% per annum intere...