# Q&A: Is Your Home Warm Enough This Winter? **URL:** \ **Category:** Home life \>\ **Tags:** heating\ **Created:** [24 June 2026 23:32 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-is-your-home-warm-enough-this-winter/529 "2026-06-24T23:32:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![support-newkids](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/newkids.discourse.group/support-newkids/32/869_2.png) [@support-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/support-newkids)\ **Post date:** [24 June 2026 23:32 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-is-your-home-warm-enough-this-winter/529/1 "2026-06-24T23:32:34Z")
**Topic – Improving the value of your home – Warm, healthy living.** A recent survey found that around half of New Zealanders feel their homes are not warm enough during winter. A warm, dry home is not only more comfortable to live in, it can also improve health, reduce moisture and mould, and make a property more attractive to future buyers and tenants. Improvements such as insulation, double glazing, heat pumps, draught stopping and quality curtains can all make a significant difference. A home that is warm and healthy is often seen as a well-maintained and desirable place to live. **Q&A:** Is your home warm enough during winter? What improvements have made the biggest difference to your comfort and heating costs? ---
**Author:** ![support-newkids](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/newkids.discourse.group/support-newkids/32/869_2.png) [@support-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/support-newkids)\ **Post date:** [24 June 2026 23:32 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-is-your-home-warm-enough-this-winter/529/2 "2026-06-24T23:32:52Z")
> **[Baby, it's cold inside: Half of Kiwis say homes aren't warm enough](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/environment/620339/baby-it-s-cold-inside-half-of-kiwis-say-homes-aren-t-warm-enough)** > > A major new study shows some New Zealanders are living in homes that are so cold during winter that they can see their breath. ---
**Author:** ![chris-newkids](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/newkids.discourse.group/chris-newkids/32/4_2.png) [@chris-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/chris-newkids)\ **Post date:** [24 June 2026 23:39 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-is-your-home-warm-enough-this-winter/529/3 "2026-06-24T23:39:17Z")
Here is some interesting help on getting a warmer home in NZ. The New Zealand Government encourages heat pump installation through its Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, which helps eligible homeowners cover much of the cost of a new heat pump. The aim is to make homes warmer, healthier, and more energy-efficient, reducing winter illnesses and lowering household power bills. Heat pumps are also supported because they use electricity more efficiently than many other forms of heating, helping reduce overall energy demand and emissions. Some banks also offer low-interest “green home loans” for heat pumps and other energy-saving home improvements. ---
**Author:** ![chris-newkids](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/newkids.discourse.group/chris-newkids/32/4_2.png) [@chris-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/chris-newkids)\ **Post date:** [24 June 2026 23:40 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-is-your-home-warm-enough-this-winter/529/4 "2026-06-24T23:40:28Z")
Here is a link to research further. > **[Warmer Kiwi Homes — Insulation and heater grants](https://www.eeca.govt.nz/co-funding-and-support/products/warmer-kiwi-homes-programme/information/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16647525262&gbraid=0AAAAAC0REO5xe)** > > Find out more about EECA grants of up to 50% to 90% off the cost of insulation and up to 90% off heating for eligible homeowners. ---
**Author:** ![chris-newkids](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/newkids.discourse.group/chris-newkids/32/4_2.png) [@chris-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/chris-newkids)\ **Post date:** [24 June 2026 23:43 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-is-your-home-warm-enough-this-winter/529/5 "2026-06-24T23:43:51Z")
Here are some banking options: > **[Better Future home loan top-ups - BNZ](https://www.bnz.co.nz/personal-banking/home-loans/manage-your-loan/top-ups/better-future-home-loan-top-ups)** > > You could borrow up to $80,000 at a 1% p.a. fixed rate for 3 years, to pay for eligible upgrades to your home or for electric transport options. Here is a link to Westpac [[here](https://www.westpac.co.nz/home-loans-mortgages/options/greater-choices-home-loan/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=housing_always-on&utm_product=housing&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20485640284&gbraid=0AAAAADomtx5vqXL9aeZSyPh5BxpPAfGWQ&gclid=CjwKCAjwgO7RBhBKEiwAZNP85tBDd5UPms8NIzZu2mWKBMm_g6Jg69q1ZxBkb6oqoXDel5lGt9VbORoC_ZEQAvD_BwE)] ---
**Author:** ![chris-newkids](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/newkids.discourse.group/chris-newkids/32/4_2.png) [@chris-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/chris-newkids)\ **Post date:** [24 June 2026 23:48 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-is-your-home-warm-enough-this-winter/529/6 "2026-06-24T23:48:03Z")
> **[Good Energy Home Loan | ANZ](https://www.anz.co.nz/personal/home-loans-mortgages/loan-types/good-energy/?cid=sem--homeloans--c&PPC=1&s_kwcid=AL%219240%213%21801408309024%21p%21%21g%21%21asb%20home%20improvement%20loan&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23673633723&gbraid=0AAAAADhVokpEkdeCTHz4f7gVorh33vzzw&gclid=CjwKCAjwgO7RBhBKEiwAZNP85oEK0vxSfoFa09xQNyWaLjZIn7CRHHZv38QQ8838x0RUN6cXlYLrNBoC5-sQAvD_BwE)** > > Want a warmer, healthier, more energy-efficient home? Our home loan top-up with a great interest rate for eligible home and transport upgrades could help. ---
**Author:** ![chris-newkids](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/newkids.discourse.group/chris-newkids/32/4_2.png) [@chris-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/chris-newkids)\ **Post date:** [24 June 2026 23:49 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-is-your-home-warm-enough-this-winter/529/7 "2026-06-24T23:49:49Z")
Here is a link to ASB [here](https://www.asb.co.nz/home-loans-mortgages/better-homes-top-up.html)