Following is a partial list of the different New Zealand (& occassional overseas based) companies and related services that we used when designing and building our solar powered house here in Meadowbank, Auckland.

Please contact them and introduce yourself. (Please tell them you were referred by Kristina & Simon Cope to ensure you get the best service possible!). Obviously tell us if you don't get great service!

Solar Energy House C/- Simon & Kristina Cope | 19 Manapau Street, Meadowbank, Auckland 1072  |  New Zealand  |  Contact us now to arrange your tour

• Autex Industries: Insulation for walls, ceilings, underfloor + sound proofing materials/insulation

• Breeze Furniture: High quality kitchen, bathroom, wardrobe cabinets & fittings professionally designed to maximise all spaces at unbelieveable prices.

• Products From New Zealand: wholesaler and retailer of unique and interesting products.

• Gas Lab.co.nz: specialising in gas appliance testing (Natural Gas, LPG and other special gases) consultancy and development work.

• Web Doctor: Web Doctor Ltd E-Business Consultants, were to analyse your (existing or concept) website for you.    

• Solar Hot Water.co.nz:  International manufacturer of solar and electric water heaters, combining the most advanced technology and traditional heating methods.

• What Power Crisis.co.nz:   Supplier of  power saving and power generation equipment with web-based sales offices in New Zealand and Australia.

• DVS.co.nz: DVS ventilation systems remove the stale, moisture-laden air from your home, replacing it with fresh, filtered air.

• Marley.co.nz: Producing a wide range of extruded and injection moulded products, Marley delivers high-quality recyclable unplasticised-PVC, Polyethylene, Polypropylene and Polybutylene products to the New Zealand, Australia and the Asia-Pacific regions.

• EcoDesignAdvisor.org.nz: FREE independent and personalised sustainable building advice! For all Kiwis. Use them!

• Slab Specialists.co.nz:  Construct and lay concrete slabs and foundations for residential and commercial projects.

• Warkworth Tanks.co.nz:  We specialise in single, dual, siphon and pump chamber septics and also retention tanks for the dispersal of stormwater.

• Pumps.co.nz:  Pumps and Water Purification Sales, Service and Installation.

• Matrix Security.co.nz: Offers fully integrated security services, including alarm installation, alarm monitoring, static security, commercial patrols, residential patrols, function security and our exclusive Green Reflector patrols.

• Free Power.co.nz: Supplier and integrator of alternative energy systems. Gives full support of power systems utilizing Solar, Wind and Water Energy including.

• Home Interior Design.co.nz: Auckland Home Interior Design specialises in residential home redecoration projects.

• Andrew Day Design Ltd: Andrew Day, 16 Cellbridge Place, East Tamaki, Aucklnad. ph: 09 265 1824, fax: 09 265 1834, mob: 027 4845833, e-mail: [email protected]

• Auckland Tree Stump Grinders: Bruce, 399 Titirangi Road, Titirangi, A/h + fax: 817 3663, Mob: 021 905 888.

• Signal Technology 2007 Limited:  Manufacture and distribute the Signet range of Home Networking products, manufactured in New Zealand for NZ house specifications.

• Contour Aluminium Ltd: P.O. Box 51 650, Pakuranga, Auckland, 2140. Phone: (09) 634 1113, Fax: (09) 634 1114, Email: NA.

• Wattyl/ Taubmans Paint: Architectural and Decorative market data and specification manual.

• IndependentPower.co.nz: Importer & service agent for the most energy efficient fridges & freezers for your home.

Solar Energy House C/- Simon & Kristina Cope | 19 Manapau Street, Meadowbank, Auckland 1072  |  New Zealand  |  Contact us now to arrange your tour