Too many people in Wellington Region, particularly children and the elderly, are made sick by living in cold damp houses.
The Warm Fuzzies Wellington team help tenants, landlords and home owners take simple steps to make homes healthy and cheaper to run at the same time.
Here’s how you can benefit by working with or supporting Warm Fuzzies Wellington:
Householder benefits
Householders benefit by improved health and more comfortable living. They save money on power costs, and take fewer days off work or school.
Landlord benefits
Landlords benefit by having reduced maintenance costs, a longer lasting investment, and longer term tenants who take care of the property.
Taxpayer benefits
Taxpayers benefit through reduced DHB costs and improved social outcomes. Studies show (pdf) that for every dollar spent on improving substandard housing, the country is saved 2 dollars in health costs alone.
How does Warm Fuzzies Wellington work?
- People with housing-related health issues are referred to our team by their Primary Health Organisation.
- Our assessors carry out a full home assessment, looking at building, maintenance and lifestyle factors.
- Working with tenants and landlords, our assessors create a prioritised action plan for making the home warmer, drier, and reducing power bills.
- In some cases funding is available to assist with taking these steps and creating a healthy, well-maintained home.
