Woohoo we can now supply and install Solar Systems...
We've been testing our new off-grid solar system for a wee while now and are very happy to say it is both brilliant and liberating!
In fact we think Our system is so good we're wanting to share with you guys and have put together 2, 3 and 5KW system packages at a great introductory price starting at $7250 for the 2KW with absolutely EVERYTHING* to get you set up!
So, for $7250 you'll get:
6 x A-grade 390W 72-cell mono-PV panels
4 x 150Amp-hour AGM batteries (these are made for solar) 12 V batteries
1 x 60A/48V Inverter-Controller-Charger (and it's a pure sine wave inverter to keep your expensive electonics safe)
1 x Combiner box with lightning protection device and breakers for your PV panels.
100m of 4mm2 (proper) designed-for-solar cable, all your MC4 plugs and the choice of roof or floor mount steel galvanised mounting frame and hardware.
Call us if you're interested in a chat & you're most welcome to come checkout our system in the flesh...
*Depending on your install situation you might need some additional stuff to comply with the ANZSNZS5033:2014 rules around installing solar systems but we can help with that too.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.5% Yes
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14% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
Little Jewels Exhibition & Silent Auction this Friday at Aratoi
Enjoy a night surrounded by artworks in this year's Provincial Insurance Broker's Little Jewels exhibition opening night. Works are sold via Silent Auction, with works starting at $150.
Works have been donated by well known artists including Iwen Wong, Kathy Bartlett, Gabby O'Connor, Jane Sinclair, Rob McLeod, Richard Reddaway and many others. All work is anonymous!
Tickets: $10 per person. Some doors sales available on the night, but limited numbers apply.
This Friday 15 November, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at