Martin Kovacs

Martin Kovacs is a freelance writer with experience covering the business, consumer technology and utilities sectors. Martin has written about a wide range of topics across both print and digital publications, including the manner in which industry continues to adapt and evolve amid the rollout of new technologies






Electricity Plan Discounts Explained

Posted by January 18th 2019

Many NZ electricity retailers are offering conditional discounts. What are these discounts and what should consumers be aware of?


Fibre rollout: What is Ultra-Fast Broadband Unbundling?

Posted by September 7th 2018

Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) “unbundling” has been in the news of late – and, as rollout of the fibre network continues around New Zealand, consumers may be wondering what this will ultimately mean when it comes …


Smart Meters Guide: How you can benefit

Posted by August 30th 2018

The number of New Zealand households with electricity smart meters has risen steadily over the past few years, paving the way for an evolving suite of retailer digital services and new types of tariffs, and …


How solar owners can make smart electricity decisions

Posted by November 12th 2018

Solar system installations have been on the rise in recent years as more and more New Zealanders seek to tap into the power of the sun. Beyond installation, however, it is important to proactively manage …


Peak Electricity Demand Explained

Posted by September 13th 2018

Energy efficiency should, of course, be a priority for households seeking to drive down their electricity costs, and using energy efficient products, along with paying particular attention to patterns of usage, will assist in reducing …


Electricity Generation: Where does your power come from?

Posted by November 12th 2018

From generation to transmission to distribution and retail, the New Zealand electricity sector can be broadly broken down into four interconnected categories, all of which combine to keep power supply flowing to households and businesses …