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Pages tagged "better nz trust"


Introducing our Newest Trustee!

Posted on Leading The Charge Blog by Rachelle Administrator · August 10, 2019 1:28 PM

The Better NZ Trust has appointed a new trustee to join the board, now making it a total of six.

 

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Your Submissions: CCS & CCD

Posted on Leading The Charge Blog by Rachelle Administrator · July 26, 2019 5:47 PM

Proposed Clean Car Standard and Clean Car Discount for New Zealand

Earlier this month the Ministry of Transport issued a discussion paper entitled ‘Moving the light vehicle fleet to low emissions: discussion paper on a Clean Car Standard and a Clean Car Discount’. Comments and submissions are called for and must be submitted before 20th August 2019.

Submission Deadline: Tuesday 20th August 2019

We urge you, as Trust supporters, to take some time to submit a response.  We all understand the importance of transitioning away from ICE vehicles to EVs, but there are many who will act to oppose it. We need people like you to stand up and make your voice heard, to let the government know it is on the right track and to drown out the nay-sayers.

 

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About Us

Posted on Info by Rachelle Administrator · October 30, 2018 10:38 AM

The Better NZ Trust has been #LeadingTheCharge throughout New Zealand since January 2015. 

We work to educate New Zealanders in what can be done at an individual and corporate level to adopt zero carbon renewable energy technology.

“We’ll Give You the Facts, and Let You Decide”

Our current programme is incredibly varied – ranging from visits to schools and arranging local events to working closely with University researchers and relevant Government departments.

The Annual Road Trip is a massive undertaking for the Trust, bringing EVs to many major and minor locations in New Zealand and enables us to raise funds to support our work.

We are a registered charitable trust; registration CC55076. 

What We Are Not

  • We are politically agnostic. Our volunteers have a broad range of political stances.
  • We are not a lobby group
  • Nor an owners' association as such
  • And we do not sell cars
  • We do not, as a whole, favour any particular automobile brand. We will work with, and support, any dealer who is willing to invest time into selling plug-in electric vehicles.

We receive funding from both private donations and the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority of NZ.


Our Vision

To create environmental, financial and health benefits for all New Zealanders through education and outreach. We are assisting in the adoption of zero-carbon renewable energy technologies.

Championing sustainable initiatives for a better future for all of New Zealand is at the core of all that we do.


Our Mission

The Better NZ Trust's main focus is the #LeadingTheCharge campaign. As ~20% of New Zealand's greenhouse gas pollution is caused by the transport sector, we believe that transitioning away from fossil-fuelled vehicles into electric vehicles will make a valuable impact on our country's zero-carbon policies.

Concurrently, this transition will benefit NZ's economy by keeping our fuel for transport dollars in New Zealand and conserve the world's valuable fossil fuels for future generations.


Our Volunteers

Our organisation is dependent on our people. Electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts volunteer their time to help us promote the uptake of electric vehicles in the towns and cities of New Zealand.

In each region, we support a Champion amongst the volunteers to rally support from their wider neighbourhood. These people truly are champions as they spend their own time and energy to help. They are also knowledgeable about EV, many of whom have been pioneers in the cultural shift to electric-powered transport. Volunteers can sign up on this website and we will put them in touch with their local champion.


Our Trustees

Kathryn Trounson
CHAIRPERSON
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Sean Dick
TREASURER
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Steve West
TRUSTEE & FOUNDER
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Carl Barlev
TRUSTEE & FOUNDER
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Sigurd Magnusson
TRUSTEE
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Martin Kane
TRUSTEE
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Major Events

Every year the Better NZ Trust puts on two nationwide events:

International Drive Electric Week

For 9 days in August or September, New Zealand joins the USA and other countries by hosting EV Awareness events in provincial towns and cities.

EV Road Trip

Since the inception of the Better NZ Trust, we have put on an annual road trip usually from Cape Reinga to Bluff in a convoy of EVs.

Originally, the Road Trip was organised by Trustees Carl Barlev, Steve West and friends. It was a chance to prove that EVs could handle long distances.

Now, we feel that this has well and truly been proven. Charging infrastructure is available throughout New Zealand and thanks to the efforts of infrastructure providers and more choice in vehicles, the annual Road Trip is no longer the pioneering adventure that it once was.

However, it's still a chance for the Trustees, Champions and EV enthusiasts to travel together, promoting EV and having fun.

 

Minor Events

Our regional champions organise regular local events to educate and promote Electric Vehicles to the general public or specific groups, and to encourage EV owners to meet. These are advertised on our Events calendar.

 


Sponsors

The most valuable resources for #LeadingTheCharge are the owner-drivers and enthusiasts who make this community work. There are too many to list individually but you will see their names on various pages as ticker tape.

But we also are indebted to the various companies and organisations for donating services or money to help operate the Trust. The list of our larger sponsors can be found here. There are many more organisations that help us in smaller ways whom we are equally grateful to.

 

 


Thank you so much for your support, we are excited to continue our work and to meet more people who are as excited as we are about a Better NZ for all of us.


Busting EV Myths Part 1

Posted on Leading The Charge Blog by Rachelle Administrator · June 20, 2018 1:55 PM

It's hard to counter all the misinformation that exists about EVs in just a few sentences. Especially where the topic is quite involved. The Better NZ Trust has produced this series of informal, simplified infographics to give #LeadingTheCharge volunteers talking points. Please share.

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In Part One we Bust the following Myths:

Myth: "EV's Can't Tow"

Myth: "They're Too Expensive"

Myth: "They're Just A Fad"


Touring Electric Cars Spark Interest

Posted on EV News & Media Roundup by Amy Roper · April 29, 2016 3:21 PM

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Interest in fully electric cars is on the rise, according to a group of enthusiasts who visited Oamaru as part of a national tour last week.

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[Oamaru Mail - 29th April 2016]


New Zealand Gets First Renault Zoe Glimpse at Leading the Charge Event in Wellington

Posted on EV News & Media Roundup by Amy Roper · April 20, 2016 3:09 PM

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New Zealanders got their first look at the Renault Zoe last Friday at the Leading the Charge event in Wellington.

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[Lucire.com - 20th April 2016]


South Canterbury's First Public Electric Car Charger Officially Unveiled in Timaru

Posted on EV News & Media Roundup by Amy Roper · April 20, 2016 3:02 PM

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Timaru's charger opening coincided with the arrival of the Leading the Charge road trip convoy, which is travelling from Cape Reinga to Bluff to highlight the benefits of electric vehicles.

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[Timaru Herald - 20th April 2016]


Two Electric Vehicle Stations to Open in South Canterbury on Wednesday

Posted on EV News & Media Roundup by Amy Roper · April 18, 2016 2:50 PM

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The Leading the Charge road trip arrive in time for the opening of two charging stations in Timaru and Waimate.

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[Stuff.co.nz - 18th April 2016]


Plugging Electronics

Posted on EV News & Media Roundup by Amy Roper · April 18, 2016 2:46 PM

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Electric cars are alive, kicking and about to spark a revolution, says a visiting US advocate.

 

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[Otago Daily Times - 18th April 2016]


Chance to See What All the Fuss is About

Posted on EV News & Media Roundup by Amy Roper · April 16, 2016 2:25 PM

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Whether you believe they are the way of the future, or are simply curious about electric cars, a convoy of them will be passing through Otago next week on the Leading the Charge Road Trip and the public is invited along.

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[Drivesouth.co.nz - 16th April 2016]


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