The ‘Warm Up New Zealand; Heat Smart' programme is proving a success according to the government authority running it.

In its first month 3282 homes around the country, including 264 homes in the Bay of Plenty, were fitted with new insulation and/or clean heating.
The programme is being run by the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority. EECA chief executive Mike Underhill says the scheme is proving popular.
'It's great to see so many people already taking advantage of the scheme. There's been a massive response, and we're asking homeowners to be patient. To match the high demand, we're bringing on more businesses that are able to deliver the programme across the country from October.”
The scheme enables homeowners to claim an installation subsidy of 33 per cent, up to $1300, plus $500 for an approved heating appliance. Community Services Card holders are eligible for a 60 per cent subsidy and up to $1200 for an approved heating appliance.