Sustainability Trust

04/10/2026

Wow! What a turnout for Electrify Kāpiti yesterday! 🎉

Ngā mihi nui to the Electrify Kāpiti team, Rewiring Aotearoa, and our fellow exhibitors for their hard mahi to put this event together.

We loved getting to chat to everyone, and you really brought your A-game on the questions! Electrification really is the topic of the moment, and we’re seeing huge interest in getting off gas, hot water heat pumps, and whole-home solutions for cheaper, warmer, healthier living.

Another highlight was bringing the Toast Electric mahi to a new audience. If you’re switching the whare to electric, why not switch power company too? These events are a great opportunity to show people there’s another option for power, that does good in your community.

We’re stoked to see how interested our communities are in renewable energy solutions. If you’re curious to learn more, we’ve got heaps of info on our website about how to switch—from appliances to finance to environmental impact. Or you can catch us on the 17th of October at TSB Arena with Electrify The Capital

See you at Electrify the Capital?

29/09/2026

On Friday we were delighted to host Mayor Andrew Little at Te Aro Zero Waste.

We gave him a tour of our space and talked about how we're contributing towards the Council’s vital waste minimisation goals. We agreed that community organisations play an important role in waste reduction and community education.

It was great to show the Mayor how Te Aro Zero Waste keeps the waste hierarchy front and centre in everything we do, with recycling a last resort for the materials we collect.

We even got to show him our Curtain Bank!

Combined, these two initiatives kept over 55 tonnes of material out of Wellington’s landfill in the last financial year 🗑♻

Thanks for coming, Mayor Little! From buying less to repairing and reusing more, reducing our consumption is something we all have a part in!

16/09/2026

Hei ākuanei Kāpiti!

Join us at the Electrify Kāpiti Expo, Sunday, 4th October at Waikanae Memorial Hall.

We'll be talking about how you can save money and energy by electrifying your home with hot water heat pumps, electric space heating, EV chargers and more. Whether you're electric-curious or coming prepared with a list of tricky questions, it's a perfect opportunity to talk through your options with the experts 💡

📍 Waikanae Memorial Hall
📆 Sunday, October 4th 10am–4pm

30/08/2026

Crafters rejoice! We're holding another fabric sale 🪡

Come snap up a bargain on fabric and supplies; all proceeds go to supporting the Wellington Curtain Bank, who provide upcycled curtains to whānau living with low-income.

Save textile waste, find some funky crafting supplies, and contribute to warmer homes for Te Whanganui-a-Tara households.

📍 Te Aro Zero Waste
📆 12th September, 10am–4pm

WHAT’S FOR SALE:
• Curtain fabric
• Upholstery fabric
• Some garment fabric
• Curtain hooks and glides, rod rings, tracks and rods
• A small selection of new and used blinds (some with fixings)
• A small selection of unlined curtains and net curtains

13/08/2026

Is your rental as warm and healthy as it should be? 🏠💚

Many renters aren't fully aware of what landlords are legally required to fix or provide. Through our mahi we hear some common misconceptions; here we've broken down a few recent ones.

You are entitled to the legal standards for a warm, dry, healthy home. If you'd like more information on your rights as a tenant, or information on how to talk to your landlord, check out www.tenancy.govt.nz

10/08/2026

Awesome results from these tamariki using recycled fabrics! We have lots in store at Te Aro Zero Waste, if you’ve got a project in mind, check it out 😊

23/07/2026

Ngā mihi nui to our partners and our whānau, it's a privilege to be able to help make warmer, drier homes ❤️

08/07/2026

The future of home energy is electric. Be part of the team making it happen.

We’re looking for an experienced electrician to join our team creating warmer, healthier homes; installing products like heat pumps, hot water heat pumps, ventilation systems, and EV chargers.

If you or someone you know is interested, reach out to [email protected] with a CV and cover letter by 23 July, or check out our website for a full description:

https://sustaintrust.org.nz/work-with-us

28/06/2026

Electrifying article!

The time is now to transition off fossil fuels — for climate, for health, and for your wallet. We're excited to see more research that confirms this.

We hope to see these initiatives incentivise change that makes electrification accessible for all — including renters and households living with low-income.

You can check out our take on the "six good decisions" mentioned in this article here: https://sustaintrust.org.nz/blog/six-good-decisions-in-the-next-ten-years

Going all-electric is no longer just a climate argument, an advocate says - it is an economic one.

24/06/2026

🪩 Stuck in the 70s? Your insulation might be too! 🕺

Did you know that insulation wasn't required in new builds until 1978? Before then, fewer than 20% of homes had it — and early installations were pretty minimal compared to standards today.

If you're living in an older home, you could be losing serious heat. Insulation over 10 years old should be checked — it could be compressed, damaged, or just not thick enough. New building codes are constantly improving how much we insulate, and older homes could be missing out.

Effective insulation is incredibly important to maintain the thermal envelope of your home, keeping warm air in and cold air out. Without insulation, you're spending more energy (and money) to keep your home warm and dry. 🥶

Get a warmer home today. Click below to book your free insulation quote with Sustainability Trust and bring your home into the 2020s! 🏡👇
https://sustaintrust.org.nz/insulation

You could even be eligible for a subsidy for up to 100% off the cost of installation — call us to check your eligibility.

Our expert home insulation installers are on a mission to make Wellington homes warm, dry and energy-efficient through the installation of quality roof/ceiling and underfloor insulation. We supply different brands of fibreglass and polyester insulation to suit your budget and offer free home assessm