Appropriate Technology Golden Bay was created from a belief in resilient and sustainable communities, and from the knowledge and experience gained from setting up resilient systems on our own lifestyle block here in Golden Bay.
Our vision is a resilient community who use their resources appropriately and sustainably. We offer three distinct services to improve your resilience and support your sustainability.
1. Lithium-ion battery pack repair refurbishment
Modern battery driven power tools are widely used by homeowners and trades-people alike. Based largely on Lithium-ion chemistry, battery packs inevitably degrade in performance and capacity, and can reach the point where they will no longer charge. We can extend the life of these battery packs through refurbishing and re-balancing the individual cells. We can also swap out degraded cells or even upgrade to new higher-capacity cells. Read more…
2. Natural disaster resilience assessments
Life in New Zealand brings with it the certainty of natural disasters with earthquakes and flooding being the most likely, and the most costly. How well prepared are you? How will you be impacted? Do you have a plan? We can assist your preparation for natural disasters with a personalized resilience assessment. Read more…
3. Simple off-grid solutions
Lifestyle blocks, small farms, and tiny homes are part of a revolution in how we use natural resources – soil, water, sunlight, and wind – to live more simply and reduce our impact. We can help you set up systems that use these resources more sustainably and create resilience. Effective water harvesting, storage and delivery is key to surviving dry summers and drought. We will consult with you to understand your needs and what options could work for you, prepare a detailed proposal for a resilient water management system, and even install. Read more…
Who are we?
Appropriate Technology Golden Bay is run by Peter Bromley, who left a career in computer software development to pursue a dream lifestyle in Golden Bay. The business is born from a belief in resilient and sustainable communities, and from the knowledge and experience gained in the past few years creating a permaculture food forest and retreat in Pohara. Read more…
Working with us
In line with our belief in sustainability, our fees are set at a reasonable level. We offer a generous finders fee for referred customers and are currently offering an introductory discount of 30%. Contact us now to discuss how we can meet your needs…