Benchmark Standards and how to make sure your home meets them
Information on the healthy homes standards including deadlines
https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/healthy-homes
Information on the HomeFit standard including free online assessment and booking form for a full independent assessment and certification:
Support to upgrade your home to be warm, dry and safe
Well Homes programme supports whānau in the Greater Wellington Region who are low-income or hold a Community Services Card, and have children with respiratory conditions, a pregnant or new mother, are working with Child, Youth and Family or Corrections, or whose health is at risk because of cold, damp housing. Find out more at:
http://www.rph.org.nz/public-health-topics/housing-well-homes/
Warmer Kiwi Homes programme provides grants to owner-occupiers to cover 67% of the cost of installing insulation and/or heating. In some areas, the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant can be topped up by other funding, further reducing the cost to the homeowner. Find out more – including if you are eligible – below:
https://www.energywise.govt.nz/tools/warmer-kiwi-homes-tool/
Greater Wellington Regional Council offers financial assistance for ratepayers to upgrade their homes via a targeted rates scheme. Find out more here:
http://www.gw.govt.nz/warm-greater-wellington-faqs/
Support for Māori property owners
Guide to Papakāinga Housing
https://www.tpk.govt.nz/en/a-matou-mohiotanga/housing/a-guide-to-papakainga-housing
Guide to Māori Housing Support Across Government