Get a warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient home

Homeowners and tenants: Get a FREE home assessment to make your whare (home) warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient.

Make an appointment now, and you’ll get:

  • A home assessment (allow up to two hours)
  • A summary report on your  home, with recommendations on how to make it warmer, healthier and lower emissions.
  • Answers to your questions, covering topics such as:
    • space heating options
    • avoiding moisture and mould
    • optimising ventilation
    • fixing draughts
    • getting your hot water right
    • how to save money on your power bills
    • sorting your insulation
    • getting funding support (if available)
    • if solar power is right for you

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Tips & tricks for a healthier home

A well-insulated home costs less to heat and cool, while tackling dampness and ventilation creates a dry, healthy home that holds in the heat.

  • Ensure your home has insulation in place.
  • Use energy-efficient, low-emissions heaters, such as heat pumps.
  • Air your home regularly. Open doors and windows for 10-15 minutes each morning, or better, use a ventilation system.
  • Dry washing outside or under a covered verandah or carport.
  • Use extractor fans when cooking and when using the shower or bath, or install a shower dome.
  • Stop draughts from windows and doors.
  • In the evening, close curtains to hold in the warmth.

Why is an electric home a good thing?

Using electricity for heating and cooking is cost-effective. For example, heat pumps tend to be the most energy-efficient way to heat homes.

But what’s more, Aotearoa New Zealand’s electricity production is already 85% renewable. So the emissions associated with powering an electric home today will only get lower in the future.

Find out more about electrifying homes and businesses here.

Check out Rewiring Aotearoa’s household calculator to show how much money you could save by going electric or installing solar.

Subsidies and help available

There are subsidies and help available for getting your home warmer and drier.

  • Warmer kiwi homes subsidies are available for insulation and heating. Eligibility for these subsidies is for homeowners with a Community Services Card - but can be by area. Check with EECA Warmer Kiwi Homes to see if you are eligible and apply online.
  • The Curtain Bank can provide free curtains to Community Services Card holders for your home. Visit the Curtain Bank website to apply.

For more information

Healthy home standards