About Solar Options NZ
Solar Options NZ are your trusted solar guide for homes, marae, businesses, and farms across Aotearoa.
With 20+ years of off-grid living and thousands of installs since 2012, our family knows solar inside and out. We take pride in every project and the relationships we build along the way. We live and breathe solar every day. This video with Pio from Māori TV captures the heart of who we are.
Māori TV and Solar Options NZ
Solar Options NZ Directors
Solar Options NZ is a family business based in Whakatāne, led by Gerry and Tarquin Magner. Gerry has been a passionate advocate for sustainable living for more than twenty years. Like many DIY Kiwis, he built his own off-grid home on an island with no power supply. Determined to give his family the comfort of modern living without compromise. His careful planning and hands-on work created a system built to last for future generations.
Today, Gerry and Tarquin share that knowledge by guiding others through the same journey, from assessing needs to installing systems that truly fit. Solar Options NZ has installed thousands of custom solar solutions for homes, marae, farms, and businesses across Aotearoa. From off-grid and hybrid setups to solar hot water and pumps, every system is tailored to your property and lifestyle. We pride ourselves on honest guidance, careful installation, and ongoing support. Helping New Zealanders achieve reliable, sustainable energy independence.
Our Promise To You
When you choose Solar Options, you’re choosing honesty, care, and workmanship you can rely on. Our promise is simple: to guide you toward solar that truly fits your life, your property, and your future. We take the time to understand your needs, explain your options clearly, and deliver solutions you can feel confident in. With us, it’s never about selling a one-size-fits-all kit. It’s about helping you build lasting independence, savings, and peace of mind.
Our Solar Philosophy
for energy resilience…
Right-Fit Solutions
We create custom solar systems tailored to your unique property, budget, and future requirements, ensuring that our solutions genuinely enhance your lifestyle without resorting to a one-size-fits-all approach.
Community Focus
As a family business, we’re proud to support homes, marae, farms, and local businesses across Aotearoa. Every project strengthens the relationships we value in our community.
Honesty & Integrity
We keep our word and stand by our work. With clear advice and reliable service, you can trust us to deliver what we promise.
The Magner Family
Gerry and Simone Magner established Solar Options NZ Ltd in 2012, and the family legacy continues with Gerry and his son Tarquin at the helm. With strong international relationships and the support of their daughter Anais from afar, they extend their heartfelt gratitude to the families, business owners, farmers, and iwi communities of New Zealand. Your vision empowers us to achieve our goals, and for that, we thank you.
