What is the shop?
We’ve flipped the script on how you pay for power, putting the savings and control in your hands.
Buy power your way
Rather than waiting for your monthly bill to land, you can choose to buy power in advance at a discount, whenever it suits you during your billing cycle. Pretty cool, right?
Don’t feel like shopping? No worries, we won’t cut off your power if you haven’t picked up Powerpacks to cover your usage. You’ll just be charged at your Standard Rate.
Powerpacks
Once you’re a Powershop customer, you get access to the Shop in the Powershop app. Here, you buy units of power called Powerpacks. These give you a discount on your Standard Rate for the same amount of power.
How to shop for power
It’s as easy as shopping at the supermarket. Some might say easier. Once you’ve got the Powershop app, you simply:
- Browse our range of Powerpacks
- Add the ones you like to your cart
- Checkout
You can pay for your Powerpacks straight away or wait and pay when your bill is due; it’s up to you.
Just remember Powerpacks need to be purchased before your bill is issued to count toward that billing cycle. Anything bought after that will roll over to the next one, but they won't expire.
That’s it. It’s pretty much replacing one quick doom scroll with buying cheaper power.
Why buy power this way?
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It saves money
Save money with Powerpacks that discount standard rates.
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Pay on your terms
Buy ahead when the budget suits — stock up before an expensive month instead of copping one big bill.
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Loyalty actually pays
Get rewarded for loyalty, the longer you’re with us, the bigger the discount on your monthly Staying Power Powerpack.
Our Powerpacks explained
Why be a bill payer when you could be a power player with these simple three hacks:
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Powershop Hack #1
Specials
Almost every week, we drop a limited-time Special. Smaller Powerpacks with great discounts that last just a few days. You’ll get a push notification as soon as they land in the Shop.
Need flexibility? Buy now, pay later. But hurry, these deals vanish fast!
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Powershop Hack #2
Staying Power
There’s a special place in our hearts for loyal shoppers. Staying Power is our biggest discount pack, rewarding you just for sticking with us. It drops on the 1st and stays in the Shop all month, so you can grab it when it suits you.
The discount starts at 20% and grows by 1% each year, up to 25% after 5 years. The longer you stay, the sweeter the deal.
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Powershop Hack #3
Future Packs
Future Packs are power purchased in advance. The further ahead you buy (up to 6 months), the bigger the discount (up to 10% off). You can even buy up to two packs for each future month - perfect for stocking up in the cheaper, sunnier months to prep for winter.
Future Packs are power you buy ahead of time, so they won’t count towards your current month’s power usage.
Our top tips
How much power should you buy?
Check your app to see if you’re ahead or behind. If you're running low, grab another Powerpack. Simple.
Bulk buy or top up?
With Powershop, you’re in control. Just need a quick Powerpack? Go for it. Want to stock up? Easy. Shop based on your own habits and budget.
Don’t stress about missing deals
We’ll ping you when specials drop. And if you miss them, your card just covers what’s left on your billing day. No stress, no cold showers.
Buy it, keep it
Bought too much? No worries. Any unused power rolls over to the next cycle. Nothing goes to waste.
Got a question?
Check out our handy help section. All the answers you need are ready and waiting. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our friendly Christchurch team are here to help.