Assistance available for coloured sand disposal
WDC Open hours for 4 December 2025
The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on Thursday 4 December 2025 until 2pm.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Warmer Kiwi Homes Programme

17 Jul 2019

EECA is offering Warmer Kiwi Homes grants for heaters and home insulation - to make homes warmer, drier and healthier.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a four-year Government programme, that offers grants for ceiling and underfloor insulation and heaters.

Grants for heaters - heat pumps, wood burners and pellet burners are now available.

You may qualify for a heating grant if:

  • you are the homeowner (owner-occupier)
  • your home was built before the year 2008
  • you have a Community Services Card or SuperGold combo card, OR
  • you own and live in a home in an area identified as low-income
  • you don’t have an existing operational heating appliance in the main living area.

For any questions about Warmer Kiwi Homes or your eligibility, please contact EECA Energywise on 0800 358 676 or email [email protected]