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Hiko Iwi Electric Initiative

Hiko is the newly introduced Iwi Electric initiative that aligns to the shared commitment of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to te taiao. Promoting not only a greener mode of transport but the benefits on sustainability and economic advances for whānau.

In 2024, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei introduced three electric Hiko vehicles as part of a trial shared transport initiative at Ōrākei Marae. This program, currently in its testing phase, aims to enhance access to EVs for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei whānau. Available for up to six-hour periods, these vehicles are testing ways to support community transport needs.

COMING UP

Hiko Booking System

Currently we are in the crucial stages of our pilot programme, where we are developing an 'easy to use' booking system. This system will enable whānau to conveniently reserve a Hiko EV and testing is well under way to ensure the experience will be seamless for everyone.

Terms and conditions apply. More information about the booking system will be available soon.

In the meantime, we invite whānau interested in working alongside us as ‘Test Drivers’ for the Pilot Programme. If you would like to apply, simply email us at hiko@nwo.iwi.nz - Subject line “HIKO TEST DRIVER” and why you would be a great candidate. Please note, terms and conditions apply—drivers must be 21 years or older and hold a current Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence.

Hiko EV Charging Station

Ōrākei Marae ‘HIKO HUB’ Chargers now available for whānau EVs
 
Ōrākei Marae has it’s very own HIKO Hub charging station for electric vehicles. We’re happy to share that these are now available for whānau to use. This service will allow you to charge your personal EV or plug-in PHEV vehicles. You will need a personal HIKO Card to unlock and to activate the charging station before use. This ensures that the chargers can only be accessed by our HIKO waka and our whānau EVs.
 
Please fill out this form to register your interest in using the HIKO chargers based at Ōrākei Marae. This service will allow you to charge your personal EV vehicle using the Marae’s HIKO Hub. Once submitted, the team will be in touch to collect your HIKO Card. 
 
Please note that in busy periods, NWŌ Hiko vehicles will have priority access to these chargers to ensure their availability for shared use. Thank you for joining us in this important taiao kaupapa. By choosing to drive an EV, you are making a significant impact on te taiao!

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