What is Powershop?
We’re an online power company. With us, you know exactly how much electricity you are using and what it costs, as you go. So no nasty bill surprises. Our toolkit helps you control your power usage. And our regular discounts help you save money.
It’s all available anytime through your computer, mobile or tablet.
Just a click a month
Every month we’ll email you a cheap power deal, Simple Saver. Click on the link within the email to receive an instant discount relative to your usage. That’s all you need to do.
Switch to Powershop for
$75 power, free
Powershop is a different kind of power company. The fact that we've gapped the field in the all-important matter of customer service confirms that. So what is it that makes us different?
- We're all online. With us, you know exactly how much electricity you are using and what it costs, as you go
- Powershop is available anytime through your computer, mobile or tablet
- Our toolkit helps you control your power usage
- Our regular discounts help you save money
Ready to go? We can sign you up in few minutes and we'll handle the switchover for you automatically and your power supply won't be interrupted. Everything's explained as you go and help is available online or on call.
Switch now
Or, find out more about Powershop.
Switch to Powershop for
$75 power, free
Powershop is a different kind of power company. The fact that we've gapped the field in the all-important matter of customer service confirms that. So what is it that makes us different?
- We're all online. With us, you know exactly how much electricity you are using and what it costs, as you go
- Powershop is available anytime through your computer, mobile or tablet
- Our toolkit helps you control your power usage
- Our regular discounts help you save money
Ready to go? We can sign you up in few minutes and we'll handle the switchover for you automatically and your power supply won't be interrupted. Everything's explained as you go and help is available online or on call.
Switch now
Or, find out more about Powershop.
We keep you informed
Weekly email
Showing you how much power you’re using and how each week compares. Plus we alert you to special deals.
Monthly email
A statement of your usage and the cost for the month.
Login Anytime
Get up-to-date information about your power usage and cost online. No need to wait for your monthly statement.
Pay online with your preferred payment method
We make payments easy
- Choose to pay after or before you use your power.
- Pay once a month with an automatic payment by credit card or direct debit.
- Or, make a manual payment by credit card, direct debit, internet banking, Pago or by cash or EFTPOS with one of our recharge cards.
- Or, get more involved and buy power online.
What do others think?
Over 50,000 Kiwis have joined Powershop since we launched in 2009. And we’ve been voted highest customer satisfaction for an electricity company 4 years running. See how we rated...
Moving house?
You can do it all online in a few minutes. Or call us on 0800 IN CONTROL (0800 462 668 – free call). We will do everything, including contacting your old power company.
Need gas?
Like thousands of our customers you can switch your electricity to Powershop and, if you’re on dual fuel, keep your gas with your current supplier. Or, ask for a gas-only plan from a local gas retailer.
Powershop is currently available in:
North Island
- Auckland
- Franklin
- Waikato
- Tauranga
- Rotorua
- Taupo
- New Plymouth
- Hawkes Bay
- Wanganui
- Palmerston North
- Horowhenua
- Kapiti
- Wairarapa towns
- Wellington
South Island
- Christchurch
- Queenstown Lakes
- Cromwell
- Clyde
- Roxburgh
- Dunedin
- Otago
- Southland
Still unsure? Try our supply checker to confirm we’re available in your suburb or township.
Top questions about Powershop
What’s next?
Same Power, Different Attitude
Contact us
Call 0800 1000 60 and talk to a real person, email us, or see all the other ways to get in touch on our contact us page.
Complaints
Powershop is a member of The Electricity and Gas Complaints Commissioner Scheme. View our complaints process.
Faults
In the event of a fault or power outage, contact your regional network company listed on our contact us page.
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