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Warmer Kiwi Homes: How to get the insulation & heat pump grant

Get financial help to make your home warmer & healthier

Ben Tutty
Last updated: 8 March 2025 | 4 min read
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The Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant from EECA helps homeowners fund home improvements for a warmer, healthier house. The grant covers:

- Up to 90% of insulation costs

- Up to 80% of efficient heater costs

To be eligible, you must be an owner-occupier of a home built before 2008 and have a Community Services Card or live in a qualifying low-income area. You can check your eligibility and find approved local providers using the online tool on the EECA website.

What is the Warmer Kiwi Homes Subsidy?

Heat pump & insulation grants NZ eligibility rules

To be eligible for the insulation grant

To be eligible for the heater subsidy

Insulation isn't cheap, but these grants may help

How does the process work?

1. Check your eligibility

2. The providers will contact you

3. Install

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