Warm Homes Project

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Introduction

New Zealand has clean air most of the time in most places. However, there are some problems in some areas. Air pollution causes a range of significant health problems, including respiratory diseases, asthma attacks, reduced immunity and even premature deaths. Many of these problems are preventable.

Most of our air pollution comes from domestic heating. Domestic solid fuel burners are the main source of fine particles in most urban areas. That is why it is important for New Zealand families to install clean and efficient heating to make their homes healthier. Insulation also plays an important part in this.

To help New Zealanders reduce the pollution effects of home heating while staying warm, the Ministry for the Environment is working with a range of central and local government agencies on the Warm Homes project. The aim of the project is to ensure that all New Zealanders heat their home cleanly, efficiently and sufficiently.

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Updates on project progress

Keep an eye out here as we will post regular updates on the progress of the Warm Homes project.

For further information contact Suri Mues on (04) 439 7511 or email warmhomes@mfe.govt.nz.