The public consultation for the proposed standards for the Healthy Homes Guarantee Act (HHGAh is taking place at the same time as the public consultation for the reform of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). These changes will have a significant impact on rentals in New Zealand.
Read MoreThe proposed standards will set minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage and draught stopping in New Zealand residential rental properties.
Read MoreNew Zealand homes are notoriously under-equipped for the winter, and a lot of people struggle to keep their energy costs down over the colder months. Let us help you choose the right size heater or heat pump for your home.
Read MoreThe Zero Carbon Bill, a piece of legislation to bring New Zealand’s carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 is on its way.
Read MoreWith winter well and truly upon us, it’s the time of year power bills skyrocket. For many who are struggling to get by, that could mean a difficult decision about a warm, healthy home for your family, and saving a few dollars on the next energy bill.
Read MoreImagine a world without plastic waste. That’s the mission of Plastic Free July – to build a global movement that dramatically reduces plastic use and improves recycling, worldwide.
Read MoreHere are some top tips to overcome common home insulation problems, based on our 15 years expertise creating warm, healthy homes.
Read MoreAs part of the Government’s pre-election commitment to addressing New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions, the Zero Carbon Bill is on the horizon. The bill will become law in early 2019. It will provide targets, timelines and an action plan for achieving a carbon-neutral New Zealand by 2050.
Read MoreFairtrade producers get a set minimum price for their products, which helps stabilise and protect their income streams against risks. A complimentary community fund invests in the long-term community or business projects such as training for farmers, schools and clean water schemes. This means that every time we shop Fairtrade, we show our support for equality, community and the environment.
Read MoreCondensation happens when water vapour becomes liquid. Condensation on your windows means that moisture is trapped inside your home. Learn how you can keep condensation under control in your home.
Read MoreEffective curtains can reduce heat loss by 60 percent for single glazed windows, and by as much as 50 percent for double-glazing. The good news is that there are a few, simple low-cost modifications you can make to improve the performance of your existing curtains.
Read MoreSome great ways to spend less, save more, and help the environment. From food to travel, drinks to home insulation, phone apps to the flatting guide bible.
Read MoreIt’s that wonderful time of year again, when the crowds are big, the music is loud, the kai is plentiful, and that colourful hat seems like a good idea – festival season. Here are a few tips, tricks, and pretty things that will help you tackle festivals more sustainably.
Read MoreLots of us are reducing our rubbish at home – we take fabric shopping bags to and from the supermarket, wash out yogurt containers, separate glass, even feed the worms, and as a result send smaller bags, less frequently, to the landfill. But how does your business or enterprise fare?
Read MoreEarlier this month there was some great news for housing in New Zealand – the Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill was passed into law. We now have clear national policy direction for the delivery of healthy rental housing, and landlords will need to comply with these new standards when offering properties for rent.
Read MoreDid you know that there has been a 24 per cent rise in New Zealand’s greenhouse emissions since 1990, and that road transport makes up a big part of that increase? It's time we talked about how you're getting from A to B.
Read MoreWhether your team won or not, we’ve got a new government that’s going to make some changes. Our chief executive Philip Squire reflects on what that might mean for our work in the environment, healthy housing and social equity.
Read MorePeople have always shared possessions, and new technology is giving us lots of new ways to organise how we share. From cars, to toys, to skills, strangers are cooperatively reinventing the ‘sharing economy’.
Read MoreThe oceans are awash with plastic, the recycling market struggles to keep up, and manufacturers produce more packaging than ever. But we have the power to stem the flow! Here’s some inspiration and ideas for concerned consumers.
Read MoreWarmer months mean ice cream, deck time and sunshine. Would you like some more money to play with too? Follow these tips to reduce your energy bills this summer.
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