More than 150,000 homes warmer and drier

This week marked the 150,000th home to be insulated under the Government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme. 

Heat Smart is making a real difference – about 450,000 New Zealanders are living warmer and healthier lives.  The programme helps fund ceiling and underfloor insulation in homes built before 2000.

Insulated homes are easier to heat and keep at healthy temperatures.  Healthy temperatures mean fewer doctors’ visits and less time off work and school. 

Delivering better public services is one of National’s four key priorities and helping New Zealanders to be warmer and healthier in their own homes is a vital part of this.

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