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Warmer Kiwi Homes

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government programme offering subsidies on insulation and heating for eligible households. We are a registered provider of the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme. 

These subsidies help remove financial barriers and allow you to have a warm and healthy home. Since the programme began, 110,000 installations of insulation and heaters have happened across Aotearoa.

Contact us to find out if you’re eligible.

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Find out more about the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme.

What does the grant cover?

80-90% of the total cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation installed in your home. As a Charitable Trust, we can provide further financial assistance and top this up to 100% for those in need. 

Up to 80% of the cost of an approved heater installed in your home. This could be a heat pump or an efficient wood/pellet burner for the main living area. Heater grants are capped at $3000 including GST.

Am I eligible for an insulation grant?

To be eligible for an insulation grant, you must meet the following criteria.

  • You own and live in a home built before 2008.
  • You (the owner) have a Community Services Card or live in a qualifying area in deprivation levels 7-10 (We can check if your address qualifies).
  • Your home doesn’t have ceiling and underfloor insulation. (If you had an insulation grant for a previous house, you can still apply for a grant at your current home.)

Find out more about our insulation service.

Am I eligible for a heating grant?

  • You own and live in a home built before 2008.
  • You (the owner) have a community services card or live in a qualifying area in a qualifying area in deprivation levels 8-10 (We can check if your address qualifies).
  • You have ceiling and underfloor insulation installed to EECA standards. We can confirm if your house meets insulation standards.
  • Your home doesn’t already have one of the following fixed heaters that are operational in any living area of the house:
    • Heat Pump
    • Wood or pellet burner
    • Flued gas heater or central heating system. 

If your home has one of these heater types, it is not eligible for a heating grant.

Find out more about our heating services.

Will I have to pay anything?

The Warmer Kiwi Homes programme covers 80-90% of insulation and heating costs. This means there is a small remaining cost. When providing the quote, we will chat with you what you can afford to pay. Through generous funders, we can often provide further financial support.

We also offer interest-free loans that can be paid off through instalments.

How do I find out if I am eligible?

We can easily check if you are eligible for subsidies through the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible.

The Warmer Kiwi Homes programme also applies to insulation top-ups. If you’re home was built before 2008, we recommend checking your insulation levels. So, if you are unsure about your current insulation levels, we offer a no-obligation quote.

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A healthy home for you and your family

A warm, dry home is a healthy home. Check out how the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme can benefit you and your family.