Many Kiwi homes are not up to standard when it comes to heating and insulation, leading to high energy bills and potential health problems for many New Zealanders. Tasked with improving this area of housing on a national scale, EECA launched the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme in 2018 to combat these issues.

By now, you are undoubtedly aware that The Healthy Homes Standards officially became law as of 1 July 2019. There are five healthy home standards, which include specific and minimum requirements for rental properties. 

When we think of insulation, we think of warmth. And warmth in our homes isn’t exactly what we want when that summer heat hits. But keeping our homes warm is not the only thing insulation does. In fact, insulation is an all-year-round necessity. 

The Healthy Homes Standards officially became law on 1 July 2019, introducing specific and minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress, and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties.