No Shock Blog

17 April 2024

Winter is coming, and yes, it’s that sinking feeling again when your energy bill comes through. But with a few intelligent tweaks to your daily habits and some home improvements, you can stay warm without spending too much money.

26 March 2024

In recent years, LED lighting has been increasingly popular in homes and businesses across New Zealand. Due to their many advantages, these highly efficient, long-lasting bulbs are replacing traditional incandescent and harsh fluorescent lights.

22 February 2024

As the sun begins to rise later and set earlier, now is the perfect time to shed some light on your outdoor spaces. Outdoor lighting not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of our homes but also plays a crucial role in safety and security. Investing in outdoor lighting can transform your property, whether looking to illuminate pathways, highlight your landscape, or improve security measures.

22 January 2024

As we kick off the new year, it’s the perfect time to tie up loose ends and get onto electrical matters in your office space and/or school property that may have been overlooked last year. As electricians, we recommend implementing a maintenance plan. It’s going to help you predict the costs of routine checks, preventative measures, scheduled repairs, and upgrades. That way, you can plan your expenses and stay within budget.

20 December 2023

Electric vehicles are on the rise as New Zealanders become more environmentally conscious and the availability of EV cars increases. The country has 340 public…

20 December 2023

The holiday shutdown is around the corner. It’s getting hotter, and the air con is fast becoming your new best friend. While the team are away, there are quite a few...

10 October 2023

Electrical upgrades in your home and office transform it, and not just aesthetically, but with technology, comfort and energy efficiency are at your fingertips. Introducing smart technologies and automation into your home and office can make daily tasks effortless, from remotely controlling lighting and appliances to setting a schedule that suits your lifestyle. Here are a few examples of where you can create energy efficiencies, increase your home’s value, and reduce maintenance.

10 October 2023

At No Shock, we’ve been on a journey of better. It’s a continuous process of improvement and growth, striving to become a better version of ourselves and our business. We’ve been working with a trades coach, and one of the outcomes is ‘the four pillars of No Shock’.

9 October 2023

Maintaining electrical systems is integral to maintaining the function of a business. Electricity is something we can take for granted, particularly in commercial properties where so much of the day-to-day functioning is dependent on the continuous and reliable availability of electricity.