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ChargedAs Phone Charging Pays it Forward
At ChargedAs, we believe in paying it forward and supporting local organisations. We share revenue with long-term venue clients with pay-to-use phone charging stations,...
Conference delegates stay connected with power banks
ChargedAs' power banks were a big hit at a private conference in Auckland this week, with conference-goers able to stay connected throughout the event. Power banks are...
Introducing: Volty app or tap
ChargedAs is rolling out "Volty app or tap" dual-function power bank stations across Aotearoa New Zealand. We've had feedback that some people like to pay by...
ChargedAs Events: Grab ’N’ Go
ChargedAs is launching Grab 'n' Go power banks for events, with up to 72 power banks in each cabinet! These power banks enable events-goers to stay connected and...
Charging up Tairāwhiti Gisborne with Volty Powerbanks
The Volty Powerbank stations rollout continues! You'll now find Volty stations in Gisborne at Breakers/Jandal Bar, Smash Palace Bar Gisborne, The Tav and, when the...
Well Foundation helps keep hospital users connected
The Well Foundation just added two more ChargedAs "Tap 'n' Go" phone charging stations in North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals! Using these contactless payment stations...
Offer ended: 1 hour FREE charge on Volty sign-up
Editor's note: This offer has now ended. SPECIAL OFFER: 1 hour FREE charge if you sign up for Volty Until August 31, 2024, when you download the Volty Powerbanks app...
Keeping families connected during NZ’s school holidays
ChargedAs has great partner venues across NZ that offer the best school holiday activities. These include: Christchurch Gondola, ILT Stadium Southland, Auckland's...
Volty Powerbanks: Tap ‘n’ Go
In a first for New Zealand, we're rolling out Volty Tap ' n' Go across NZ! It only takes about 10 seconds to grab a Volty from these stations, which have no app and no...
Volty Powerbank stations: Choose your size
ChargedAs provides Volty Powerbank stations to long-term venues for free and we share revenue with these clients as part of our "support local" program. Volty stations...
Special offer: Free Volty Powerbank charging minutes
EDITOR'S NOTE: This offer ended on April 20, but customers who used the old app can now for a limited period get up to 60 minutes of free charge when they download the...
Introducing: Tap ’n’ go phone charging stations
The Well Foundation is now keeping North Shore Hospital users connected with eftpos and payWave! ChargedAs is switching all pay-to-use phone charging stations to card...
ChargedAs surpasses 100 Volty Powerbank stations nationwide
ChargedAs has now rolled out 111 Volty Powerbank stations at venues across Aotearoa New Zealand, and there's more to come for the new year. As 2023 draws to a close,...
Keeping more NZ regions connected with Volty Powerbanks
We're rolling out more Volty Powerbank stations across Aotearoa New Zealand to help keep Kiwis connected and their phones charged as. These power banks are already well...
ChargedAs sees surge in phone charging clients
It’s great to see a surge in regular clients, whose venues now provide Volty Powerbanks and Chargebox phone charging stations as a next-level customer service. We'll be...
Phone charging solutions for hospitals
ChargedAs just set up 2 phone charging stations in the outpatients and waiting area at Kenepuru Hospital, Porirua, and 2 more at Hutt Hospital's Emergency Department...
ChargedAs’ phone charging guarantee
ChargedAs guarantees the security of all phones and other devices locked away in our charging stations, along with safe charging. Since ChargedAs established in 2017,...
ChargedAs brings brands advertising and phone charging solutions
ChargedAs is more than just a secure phone charging service that drives foot traffic, dwell time, engagement and more. Our lockers can be wrapped in branding and the...
New Zealand’s nationwide phone charging service
ChargedAs' ChargeBox phone charging stations and Volty portable chargers are keeping Kiwis connected at venues and events across Aotearoa New Zealand — and we're...
Your safety is our priority
User safety is a key priority of ChargedAs' phone charging services. Our Volty Powerbank stations contain free backup cables that slowly charge dead phones just enough...
Celebrating 5 years of keeping NZ connected
Since ChargedAs launched around this time five years ago, our secure phone charging stations have provided tens of thousands of charges at venues and events across...
Charging into 2023
ChargedAs has just capped off a great year of expansion by setting up Volty Powerbank stations across the South Island. Since launching in Auckland last August, we've...
Charged up for summer
ChargedAs has events and partner venues across Aotearoa New Zealand providing power bank and phone charging stations as Kiwis prepare to go away this summer. And we'll...
Auckland libraries charge your phone for free
Auckland Libraries now provide a free phone charging service for library users in 17 locations across Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland Central City, Kūmeu, Mt Roskill and...
Volty Powerbanks crush low-battery anxiety
We're rolling out Volty Powerbank stations to scores of venues across Aotearoa New Zealand. The ease of this "scan and go" power bank sharing network has proven...
Keeping NZ connected with our trusted phone charging service
We're keeping Kiwis connected across New Zealand with our Volty Powerbank sharing network and customisable phone charging stations for venues and events. We've rolled...
Phone charging stations ready for events at moment’s notice
ChargedAs takes care of everything for clients at venues and events — even at a moment's notice. We set up a phone charging station at a private event at the Hilton...
Volty NZ power bank rollout ramps up
ChargedAs has added multiple Volty Powerbank station partner venues since our rollout began last month, as we step up our commitment to keeping Kiwis connected with our...
Hassle-free phone charging service
ChargedAs takes care of everything for clients, so they can just enjoy the benefits of our trusted phone charging service. From set-up, to delivery to maintenance and...
ChargedAs supports NZ business while keeping Kiwis connected
ChargedAs is keeping Kiwis connected across Aotearoa New Zealand with our Volty Powerbank sharing network and customisable ChargeBox phone charging stations for venues...
Volty Powerbanks rolling out across NZ
ChargedAs is rolling out Volty Powerbanks across Aotearoa New Zealand, sharing revenue with clients as part of our “support local” ethos. We set up compact power bank...
5 ways ChargedAs boosts brands
ChargedAs is boosting brands across Aotearoa New Zealand with our customisable phone charging stations. Here's how: 1. Brands reach new audiences NZ brands are reaching...
Make your event memorable with ChargedAs phone charging stations
More phone battery life means greater exposure for events, with more likes and shares on social media. ChargedAs' phone charging stations encourage audiences to stay...
ChargedAs phone charging stations proven to drive spend
ChargedAs' phone charging stations are proven to drive foot traffic, dwell time, engagement and spend. An independent study by Ink found retailers with our secure...
Drive foot traffic at events with ChargedAs charging stations
ChargedAs' customisable phone charging stations drive foot traffic, engagement and dwell time while preventing early exits at events. Our free-to-use lockers can be...
ChargedAs takes care of everything, so you don’t have to!
ChargedAs takes care of everything for clients, so they can just enjoy the benefits of our safe and secure phone charging stations! From set-up, to delivery to...
ChargedAs supports businesses via revenue-raising partnerships
ChargedAs supports businesses, charities and other organisations with revenue-raising partnerships via our secure phone charging stations. We provide pay to use...
Charging ahead!
Looking forward to all our regular venue clients reopening on December 3 and working with other partners with our secure phone charging stations at events again soon!...
ChargedAs helps hospital users with secure phone charging stations
ChargedAs is proud to supply secure phone charging stations to leading providers in New Zealand's health care sector. Our charging lockers alleviate stress as patients...
NZ outside Auckland splashing back to level 2
Sending a big, warm welcome back to our clients outside Auckland who've reopened with pandemic restrictions easing. To our clients in Auckland and friends in events,...
Phone charging stations in high demand this winter!
Our phone charging stations have been in high demand this winter. Many have been custom-wrapped in brand advertisements to help build brand trust. We've also processed...
Keeping more Kiwis connected with secure charging stations
Manukau Super Strike in Auckland has become our latest partner, helping keep Kiwis connected with a secure phone charging station. We're great believers in supporting...
Brand power
This striking new phone charging station design really stands out, delivering a powerful advertising message. Our secure stations can be wrapped in any branding clients...
How long-term phone charging station hire benefits clients
Phones are essential to the customer journey and central to strategies employed by brands — from AR gamification to mobile apps. ChargedAs' phone charging stations are...
Why ChargedAs guarantees phone security
ChargedAs guarantees the security of all phones and other devices locked away in our charging stations. Since ChargedAs established in 2017, no phone left inside our...
How ChargedAs supports other businesses
ChargedAs believes in helping support other businesses through phone charging station partnerships. Our solutions help drive foot traffic, engagement, dwell time and...
Free phone charging at Relay for Life Auckland
ChargedAs is donating a secure phone charging station for the Cancer Society Auckland's Relay For Life fundraiser on March 27-28, and it will be free to use throughout...
ChargedAs helps NZ businesses drive customer satisfaction
ChargedAs is helping more and more NZ businesses drive foot traffic, dwell time, engagement and customer satisfaction with secure phone charging solutions. We provide...
Charging up for more events across NZ
As alert levels drop, we're getting our phone charging stations ready to be wrapped in branding for events across NZ! We've had some Auckland events postponed, but...
Keeping Kiwis connected with secure phone charging solutions
As we're encouraged to use the NZ COVID Tracer app to help us stay safe, it's more important than ever to ensure we have fully charged phones. More and more event...
Stand out from the crowd with interactive advertising at events
ChargedAs helps brands raise awareness with interactive advertising at events via an essential amenity: secure phone charging stations customised to deliver brand...
ChargedAs’ charging stations help prevent early exits from events
More and more NZ event organisers are turning to ChargedAs to drive foot traffic, engagement and social media shares with our secure phone charging stations. The secure...
5 places where phone charging stations are essential
Kiwis rely on phones to stay connected, but batteries often run flat — and studies show this can impact on sales. Safe and secure phone charging stations are a key...
ANZ keeps summit-goers connected with secure phone charging service
ANZ helped keep event attendees connected at the recent KangaNews Debt Capital Markets Summit by providing a secure phone station at the event. These functions provide...
ChargedAs phone charging: Safe, secure and easy to use
We got great...
Westfield malls’ Chill and Charge zones drive engagement
Westfield Albany and Westfield St Lukes are providing secure phone charging stations for free this week at "chill and charge zones" as part of a week of offers in...
Auckland charging station partner hailed for driving community spend
ChargedAs' phone charging station partner Southmall Shopping Centre got a brilliant write-up by a leading New Zealand news site this week for the vital role it plays at...
More than a secure phone charging service
Our phone charging stations provide a unique advertising opportunity that drives foot traffic, dwell time and engagement. These secure stations are popular at events as...
Springing into events season
Events season kicked off with the brilliant 2degrees Tauranga Business Summit this month, which featured a secure phone charging station throughout the event. We loved...
Celebrating local: Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre
Our phone charging station partner Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre has a raft of facilities — including a 50m heated pool. The centre also has diving and toddlers'...
Celebrating local: Hutt Valley DHB
Hutt Valley DHB does a great job of providing and funding health services for people in Hutt Valley. Hutt Hospital has served the community for more than 75 years. From...
Celebrating local: Southmall Shopping Centre
Southmall Shopping Centre was one of the first malls in Aotearoa New Zealand, opening in November 1967. This was also the first shopping centre to realise the benefits...
Celebrating Local: Akdeniz Bar Cafe Restaurant
Everyone deserves a tasty treat — you'll get that and more at Akdeniz Bar Cafe Restaurant, which produces delicious Mediterranean and Persian cuisine. Akdeniz is a...
Celebrating local: Trax Bar & Cafe
Trax Bar & Cafe in Wellington Railway Station is the perfect place for travellers, tourists and locals alike. As they say, it's "your first, last and possibly only...
Celebrating local: The Well Foundation
The Well Foundation is such an amazing charity. They work in partnership with Waitematā DHB to raise funds to advance healthcare for people of all ages. They have some...
Supporting local businesses
ChargedAs has a new fleet of secure phone charging stations available for FREE. We share revenue with clients from these lockers – which only cost users the price of a...
Flat phone batteries flatten sales. Here’s the solution.
Nearly half of all Kiwis feel "naked" without their phone, a report by consumer insights agency Canstar Blue finds. As a wealth of evidence shows our rising emotional...
ChargedAs keeping more Kiwis connected
Another load of phone charging stations just arrived from the ChargeBox factory, where I used to work! ChargeBox units are proven to drive foot traffic, dwell time,...
Long-term solutions
The return of COVID-19 has seen some events cancelled. We know we’ll be working with those who had to call their events off again once we’ve got through this - as we...
Events heat up this winter
It's shaping up to be a busy winter event season! More organisations are turning to ChargedAs to drive foot traffic, engagement and dwell time at events across the...
10 questions with… ChargeBox CEO Ian Hobson
ChargeBox charging stations power millions of mobile devices in countries including New Zealand –where ChargedAs is the only authorised distributor. We caught up with...
Keeping hospital users connected
Our secure phone charging stations are helping Kiwis stay connected in times of need. Other benefits include: For Patients Charging stations alleviate stress for...
ChargeBox Return on Investment Study
The Challenge: Continually improving customer experience in the highly competitive retail sector is huge. ChargeBox and British department store John Lewis commissioned...
Charging stations take events to the next level. Here’s why.
Phones have become an essential part of our lives, and mobile phone charging stations offer a great way to connect with clients. These multiple device-charging...