Our team have access to a varity of subsidies for the whanau/community you maybe working with. If certain criteria is met, we can access subsides to cover insulation, heating, curtains, air purifier, bedding etc. With the help of local funders Southland Warm Homes Trust and Te Whatu ora Healthy Homes Initiative. Our team will work with the supporting agency/ support person to get access to the resources we have. Just complete this form as best you can, and someone will be in touch.
NZ has one of the highest rates of asthma in the OEDC that’s 1 in 4 children, costing us about $4 billion per year
Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour
Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year
NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating
Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree
The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees
Damp air causes respiratory problems
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use
At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions
The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
Space heating is 36% of household energy use
Damp air is harder to heat
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.