The 2026 Election Is Good News for Solar
National, Labour and the Greens have each released costed solar policies for the 2026 election — cheap finance now already exists, so homeowners don’t need to wait for any of them to go solar.
National, Labour and the Greens have each released costed solar policies for the 2026 election — cheap finance now already exists, so homeowners don’t need to wait for any of them to go solar.
Solar farms turn sunlight into clean, renewable electricity at scale. They cut carbon emissions, support local communities, and help New Zealand reach its renewable energy goals—making solar a key part of a sustainable energy future.
Organised by the University of Auckland’s Geothermal Institute as part of their month-long Renewable Energy Project Management course, the visit was supported by New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Delegates from Indonesia, Timor Leste, Laos, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar joined us—many noting the field trip as a highlight of their time in Aotearoa.
The country is now choosing solar energy as a way to change how it uses power. More people are understanding the importance of moving to renewable energy sources. Because of this, solar power is becoming very important in New Zealand’s energy world. You can see this change by noticing more solar farms being built all over the country. This shows a strong push towards a greener future.
Updated September 2026. Westpac’s interest-free home loan started life as the Warm Up loan in 2020. It’s now the Greater Choices home loan, with a much higher limit.
When Westpac launched its Warm Up loan in May 2020, customers could borrow up to $10,000 interest-free. Today the loan is called Greater Choices, and eligible customers can borrow up to $50,000 at 0% interest for five years. Solar power systems and batteries are both on the list of upgrades it can fund.
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