Mike Casey

Mike Casey, CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, leads the charge for New Zealand's energy transformation. He dives into the urgent need for electrification to combat climate change and improve living costs. The discussion highlights innovative financing solutions to encourage electric vehicle adoption and explores the balance between local energy resilience and global geopolitical dynamics, particularly regarding China and the U.S. Casey underscores how this shift can economically benefit both individuals and businesses, paving the way for a sustainable future.

Vanushi Walters, an Oxford-educated human rights lawyer and Labour foreign affairs spokesperson, critiques New Zealand’s recent Iran response and defends principled international law. Min-Kyu Jung, a Kiwi ex-lawyer turned Silicon Valley AI founder, talks about building legal AI and scaling abroad. Mike Casey, a cherry farmer and Rewiring Aotearoa CEO, pushes electrification amid fuel shocks. Feletti Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu, stresses climate threats and ties with Taiwan.

Mike Casey, CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa and cherry farmer who champions electrification and renewables. He discusses how farms beat diesel shocks with electric kit. He highlights rising interest in EVs and rooftop solar. He outlines how policy, grid capacity and financing shape the switch to cleaner, locally made energy.