No Shock Blog

7 May 2026

You’ve always dreamt of relaxing in a spa pool at the end of a busy working day, or after doing a hard workout. Finally you’ve decided to go for it. You’ve settled on the model you want and placed the order. Then your spa retailer tells you that before it’s even delivered, there are serious safety requirements, strict electrical standards, and a licensed electrician needs to be involved.

17 April 2026

You know exactly what you want — the benchtops, the appliances, the tiles and the layout. You've found a builder you can trust and, after a fair bit of back and forth, settled on a budget you can live with. Then the estimate lands.

11 March 2026

Still paying through the nose for power? You're not alone — and solar might be closer to solving that. Whether you're already running solar or still weighing up the decision, there's something in this for you.

19 February 2026

Like many Kiwis, Sam and Jessie assumed solar power was only for off-grid greenies or wealthy homeowners with cash to spare. But as their power bills kept climbing, they started taking a closer look at solar panels for their Auckland home. What they discovered surprised them: solar has become a lot cheaper and more accessible.

28 January 2026

We’re incredibly proud to have collaborated in the incredible project which has taken home three major lighting awards for a community space right in the middle of Auckland’s Ponsonby Road.

10 December 2025

Marcus runs a small manufacturing workshop. Twelve staff, custom metalwork, equipment that runs hot and works hard. By mid-December last year, everyone was exhausted and counting down to the shutdown.

13 November 2025

When Sarah and Mike moved into their new townhouse during a February heatwave, they soon discovered that their air conditioning heat pump wasn’t working. Desperate, they bought every fan in sight, tried ice packs, and even resorted to cold showers.

10 October 2025

The new deck is sorted, barbecue is ready for action, and summer’s knocking at the door. You step outside with a glass of wine, ready to enjoy a peaceful evening, when suddenly you’re blasted by a security light bright enough to guide an aircraft.

18 September 2025

Old villas and heritage buildings have a magic you can’t easily replicate—high ceilings, polished timber, quirky corners and leadlight windows that draw attention to the skill and detail in the original build. Shamus, the owner of No Shock Electrical, is also renovating his own character home, and preserving those details is a personal passion for him.