Public notification: Military funeral on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

A forward notice that there will be firing of blank cartridges which produce loud bangs in support of a military funeral sometime between the hours of 1.30pm to 3pm on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

There will be soldiers marching around the town in support of the funeral ceremonial event with weapons, so please do not be alarmed or concerned.

There will also be a road closure at the intersections near the Les Munro Centre in both directions on Sunday 15 March. The closure will be in place at 12.30pm to 1pm. 

Soldier presence in Te Kūiti will be prominent from Saturday afternoon and will increase up to 100+ on the Sunday for the funeral.

Thank you for your understanding.

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]