Environmental News

Electric Bikes NZ Ltd

April 2010

Designed in the UK by Wisper Bikes, manufactured in China and imported into New Zealand by Electric Bikes NZ Ltd these electric bikes add speed, stamina and uphill strength to cycling, making it a more verstile and attractive low-emission personal transport option. more »

Solar Water Heating Update

July 2009

Prometheus financed around $3.8 million of solar water heating installations from mid-2006 to mid-2007 under the auspices of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority's finance assistance scheme. Changes to that scheme from mid 2007 saw applications drop away markedly but we continue to finance SWH installations outside that scheme. more »

Composting Guru

September 2008

Biodynamic farming adviser and long-standing Prometheus client, Peter Proctor, has become well known of late for his work in bringing biodynamic-organic agriculture methods to India over the past 15 years. The recent award-winning documentary "How to Save the World" (available on DVD) follows Peter through India discussing his mission and his remarkable success. more »

Xtreme Waste

September 2007

Xtreme Waste Incorporated is a path-breaking community organisation in Raglan with a proud history of award-winning performance in resource recovery and recycling and community projects focusing attention on the environmental benefits of waste minimisation. more »

Straw Bale Gisborne Home

June 2007

A Prometheus loan has helped a young couple, Sarah and Aaron Boyle, realise their dream of building a Straw Bale home on their rural property in Hexton, just outside Gisborne. more »