Lighting the way
100 years of electrification
A celebration of New Zealand’s electrical industry and its incredible journey over the past century with Master Electricians.
Welcome to the 100 year series from Master Electricians
Over the past century, electricity has transformed the way we live, work, and connect, powering innovation and progress across the nation. Here, we honour the milestones, pioneers, and innovations that have shaped the industry while exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Article Sponsored by PDL
Elevate Every Install: New Resi9 Boards Give Sparkies the Edge in a Competitive Market
A Century of Progress, A Future of Possibility As Master Electricians celebrates 100 years of powering New Zealand, it’s the perfect moment to spotlight the innovations shaping the future. PDL,…
A Century of Progress, A Future of Possibility As Master Electricians celebrates 100 years of powering New Zealand, it’s the perfect moment to spotlight the innovations shaping the future. PDL,…
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NHP Supporting Electricians
A long standing partnership The electrical industry has transformed dramatically over the past century and long-standing partnerships like Master Electricians and NHP have been at the heart of driving smarter,…
A long standing partnership The electrical industry has transformed dramatically over the past century and long-standing partnerships like Master Electricians and NHP have been at the heart of driving smarter,…
Article Sponsored by CSL
Discover the Future of Industry at iSPEC25 – CSL’s Innovation Showcase
The industrial event of the year is back — and bigger than ever. iSPEC25, hosted by CSL (Cuthbert Stewart Ltd), returns on 20 August at the Due Drop Events Centre…
The industrial event of the year is back — and bigger than ever. iSPEC25, hosted by CSL (Cuthbert Stewart Ltd), returns on 20 August at the Due Drop Events Centre…
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Exclusive: Basis Smart Panel Launches Across New Zealand — Powerbase Partnering on Nationwide Rollout
Following a visit to Basis HQ, we caught up with co-founder and former electrician Julyan Collett to hear firsthand about their long-awaited Basis Smart Panel — a product set to…
Following a visit to Basis HQ, we caught up with co-founder and former electrician Julyan Collett to hear firsthand about their long-awaited Basis Smart Panel — a product set to…
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Why Electricians Are Key to EECA’s Demand Flex Future
Brian Fitzgerald from EECA to explore the game-changing potential of demand flexibility in New Zealand’s energy future. As New Zealand moves toward a smarter, more sustainable energy future, demand flexibility…
Brian Fitzgerald from EECA to explore the game-changing potential of demand flexibility in New Zealand’s energy future. As New Zealand moves toward a smarter, more sustainable energy future, demand flexibility…
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Hot Water Heat Pumps, Smarter Energy
Hot water is one of the biggest energy users in Kiwi homes — but the game is changing. We sat down with EECA’s Gareth Gretton to unpack why hot water…
Hot water is one of the biggest energy users in Kiwi homes — but the game is changing. We sat down with EECA’s Gareth Gretton to unpack why hot water…
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Industry convergence
What does the first apprentice of the year winner think about the future of the industry? Matt Slater, co-founder of EAV Limited, envisions a future for the electrical industry where…
What does the first apprentice of the year winner think about the future of the industry? Matt Slater, co-founder of EAV Limited, envisions a future for the electrical industry where…
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What’s it like to be the first?
What does it take to be a Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge Winner? Matt Slater was the first and Cheree Kinnear caught up with him to see what the now business…
What does it take to be a Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge Winner? Matt Slater was the first and Cheree Kinnear caught up with him to see what the now business…
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Alice Rabbitts – Qualified Electricians
Qualified female sparkies only make up 2% of electricians here in New Zealand so Cheree Kinnear caught up with Alice Rabbitts, a young woman hoping to change that. Now a…
Qualified female sparkies only make up 2% of electricians here in New Zealand so Cheree Kinnear caught up with Alice Rabbitts, a young woman hoping to change that. Now a…
A Conversation with Judith Stewart, Chair of Cuthbert Stewart Ltd
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we caught up with Judith Stewart, Chair of Cuthbert Stewart Ltd.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we caught up with Judith Stewart, Chair of Cuthbert Stewart Ltd.