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.
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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.
Chronicle #3: A Tale of Trans-Tasman Electrical Standards
Many industries in New Zealand and Australia have long worked with and relied upon joint technical standards – referred to as AS/NZS standards. This makes economic sense given the high…
Many industries in New Zealand and Australia have long worked with and relied upon joint technical standards – referred to as AS/NZS standards. This makes economic sense given the high…
Chronicle #2: mid-1900s – Early Changes & Challenges
The Federation that was the forerunner of Master Electricians underwent considerable change through the middle of the 20th century. In New Zealand, it was a time of economic growth, infrastructure development,…
The Federation that was the forerunner of Master Electricians underwent considerable change through the middle of the 20th century. In New Zealand, it was a time of economic growth, infrastructure development,…
Chronicle #1: new futures – 1925 and 2025
In 2025, the Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand (ECANZ), which now operates under the Master Electricians brand, is celebrating 100 years of representing electrical contractors and contributing to the electrical industry in Aotearoa New Zealand.
In 2025, the Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand (ECANZ), which now operates under the Master Electricians brand, is celebrating 100 years of representing electrical contractors and contributing to the electrical industry in Aotearoa New Zealand.