Thousands more New Zealanders will soon be able to access support to make their homes warmer, healthier, and more energy efficient.
We have expanded eligibility for the Warmer Kiwi Homes (WKH) programme to include households who haven’t previously qualified, while maintaining strong support for those most in need. Up to 300,000 additional homes could now be eligible for insulation grants.
This will help more New Zealanders live in homes that are easier to heat, and more affordable to run. Warmer Kiwi Homes provides grants of up to 90% for ceiling and underfloor insulation and energy-efficient heaters for people in the most financially stretched communities. The updated programme will continue these grants, and also offer a 50% insulation grant to more middle-income households.
Since the programme began, over 170,000 heating and insulation retrofits have been delivered nationwide, helping tens of thousands of New Zealanders live in warmer, drier homes.
Insulation is a valuable investment over the long term — our data shows a well-insulated house can save you around $340 every year.
Efficient heater grants will remain focused on those who need them most. The programme will continue to offer 90% grants to households in greatest need.
For more information, visit www.warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz