Fourth Trimester is back for summer
Helping Kiwi families with three months of free energy
Since 2022 Fourth Trimester has helped make things a little bit easier at home for almost 3,000 kiwi families. Starting in December Fourth Trimester will be back to help the families of our newest New Zealanders.How it works:
We'll wipe the energy charges for three monthly bills in a row for customers with a baby born between 1 December 2024 and 28 February 2025. This applies to both estimated and actual usage bills as invoiced at the time but excludes bottled gas and broadband charges.
Read the full Terms and Conditions when applications open.
Applications aren't open just yet. Come on back after 1 December once your little bundle has arrived.
Applications are open from 1 December 2024 to 10 March 2025, limited to up to 2,000 customers and will be allocated on a first in, first served basis during the application period. You are eligible to apply if your baby has been born between 1 December 2024 to 28 February 2025. You will need to provide documentation of your baby's actual date of birth.
Who can apply?
You'll be able to read the full Terms and Conditions when applications open. But here's a summary of who will be eligible:
- Fourth Trimester is available to residential Contact Energy customers with up-to-date accounts, who have a baby born between 1 December 2024 to 28 February 2025.
- You can apply between 1 December 2024 to 10 March 2025 (inclusive).
- Fourth Trimester is limited to up to 2,000 customers and will be allocated on a first in, first served basis during the application period.
- You will need to provide documentation of your baby's actual date of birth.
- You need to be on a monthly billing cycle. Fourth Trimester is not available with certain billing and account types.
- Please note, if you leave Contact during the Fourth Trimester your participation and credits will end from the date your account closes.
As one who had this offer before, this is a good one since for the first 3 months, I didn't have to worry about the bill and can warm up the house without worry.