Do you know what three of our nations political parties have in store on the environmental policy front? We wanted to know. So with help from Environmental Hubs Aotearoa, we pulled some questions together and asked. Here’s what they had to say.
Read MoreNew Funding Available! As a partner of the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, we can now offer you up to 100% off the cost of your insulation. Eligibility criteria applies, check out this post to find out more.
Read MoreAs a partner of the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, we can help you save up to $3,000 on a heat pump. Check out this post to see if you are eligible.
Read MoreDid you miss our ‘Warm, dry, healthy home - here to help ’ webinar? No worries, here’s an overview of it, including a recording of the webinar + helpful links and supporting information for you to check out at your own leisure.
Read MoreIn this guest post, Tenancy Services are reminding landlords that insulating rental properties is not only the right thing to do, but it's also legally required to be in place by 1 July 2019.
Read MoreDid you know that there are thousands of properties around the Wellington region that are eligible for government-funded insulation grants, simply because of the address? In this blog post, we will help you check if you are eligible to get your home insulated for just a few hundred dollars.
Read MoreThe new Healthy Homes Standards for rentals now includes insulation, heating and ventilation. We work closely with landlords, property managers and tenants, so have put together this information to break down the changes.
Read MoreThe new insulation subsidies programme, Warmer Kiwi Homes, has helped over 3200 homeowners around NZ access affordable home insulation since it launched last year. With additional contributions from community funders, quotes of $2000 - $6000 are reduced to just a few hundred dollars.
Read MoreWe are proud to announce that we are a service provider for the new Warmer Kiwi Homes programme in the Wellington region. This government-funded programme provides subsidies to make it easier for low-income households in New Zealand to afford insulation.
Read MoreThe public consultation for the proposed standards for the Healthy Homes Guarantee Act (HHGAh is taking place at the same time as the public consultation for the reform of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). These changes will have a significant impact on rentals in New Zealand.
Read MoreThe proposed standards will set minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage and draught stopping in New Zealand residential rental properties.
Read MoreWith winter well and truly upon us, it’s the time of year power bills skyrocket. For many who are struggling to get by, that could mean a difficult decision about a warm, healthy home for your family, and saving a few dollars on the next energy bill.
Read MoreThe Budget 2018 brought some fantastic news to warm the homes and hearts of people on low incomes, with new insulation and heating funding. The new Warmer Kiwi Homes programme starts July 01, and Sustainability Trust Chief Executive Phil Squire explains in more detail
Read MoreThe Budget 2018 confirmed that insulation subsidies for landlords will run out June 30, 2018. Sustainability Trust Chief Executive Philip Squire talks about what this means and the new Warmer Kiwi Homes subsidies, in the run up to the 2019 insulation deadlines.
Read MoreThe Healthy Homes Guarantee Act has been law since December last year, and the finer details will be decided soon. Sustainability Trust Chief Executive Philip Squire talks about what the new regulations could mean for both landlords and tenants.
Read MoreHomeowners are getting ready for a warm winter with new, low-cost home insulation. From 50% off to low-cost repayment plans, for rental properties and owner-occupied too. Read this guide to find out if and how you could get cheap insulation today.
Read MoreEarlier this month there was some great news for housing in New Zealand – the Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill was passed into law. We now have clear national policy direction for the delivery of healthy rental housing, and landlords will need to comply with these new standards when offering properties for rent.
Read MoreFor the last few months, it has only been landlords that have been able to access subsidies on insulation for homes. But after slow take-up by landlords, the Government has opened it up to everyone with a Community Services Card. Sustainability Trust chief executive Phil Squire talks about why it’s good news.
Read MoreChanges to the Residential Tenancies Act came into effect today and set a new standard for insulation in rental properties. It’s good news for tenants and landlords in establishing baselines for a healthy home, and is a real sea change on energy efficiency. Sustainability Trust chief executive Philip Squire shares his views.
Read MoreThe Government announced last week that the WarmUp NZ: Healthy Homes programme would be extended for the next two years – but with some major changes.
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