Lighting costs the average Kiwi household $220 per year – roughly 12 per cent of its electricity bill. LEDs use up to 85% less energy saving you money in the long run.
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The Government wants to shift NZ from being a linear “take, make and waste” economy to a circular economy approach that closes the loop on waste production. It is proposing a new framework for mandatory product stewardship.
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Here's a home tip about starting a positive culture…making, eating and sharing CAKE. While also reducing your plastic use. It helps to be positive, rather than just focusing on the problem. Read more from our expert Vishal.
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Wellington City Council has advised us that they plan to stop accepting compostable cups at Capital Compost. Before you jump to conclusions, you should know that this is not their fault.
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Choosing the right insulation installer can be difficult. That’s why we want to help you make the most informed decision for you.
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The Curtain Bank is more than a free curtain making service. Behind its doors is a family of thoughtful, committed and welcoming individuals. Trang, one of the incredible volunteers, took some time out to share her experience and gosh we were blown away.
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The new Healthy Homes Standards for rentals now includes insulation, heating and ventilation. We work closely with landlords, property managers and tenants, so have put together this information to break down the changes.
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Today someone slashed the tyres on our community van. This comes a week before the Wellington Curtain Bank opens its doors for another year of providing FREE curtains to families that need them.
This is how they deliver them.
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Today someone slashed the tires on our community van. This comes a week before the Wellington Curtain Bank opens its doors for another year of providing FREE curtains to families that need them.
This is how they deliver them.
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Minimalism is a mindset. There are lots of things we like about Marie Kondo's tidying up mentality, such as how a cluttered space causes a cluttered mind. However, there are a couple of things she missed out that have left us feeling a little confused. Keep reading to find out more.
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Food waste is a big problem in NZ. It seems like the only thing that is clean and ’green’ is the contents of our rubbish bins. So we’ve pulled together a library of information to help you reduce your environmental FOODprint.
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The new insulation subsidies programme, Warmer Kiwi Homes, has helped over 3200 homeowners around NZ access affordable home insulation since it launched last year. With additional contributions from community funders, quotes of $2000 - $6000 are reduced to just a few hundred dollars.
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For those of you currently on holiday, but not good at sitting still, this list is for you. These essential summer DIY jobs will mean your household starts the new year more energy efficient and and with a few more gold stars on your sustainable living chart.
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Whether you rent, flat, or own your own house, there are lots of ways you can make your home more efficient, healthier, and cheaper to run. Efficient resource use is good for you, good for your wallet, and great for the planet.
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Without our Curtain Bank volunteers, 604 low-income families in need across the Wellington region would not have quality curtains to keep them warm each winter.
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New Zealanders send 50,000 extra tonnes of waste to landfill over Christmas. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way! Two no-waste nomads share their top tips for reducing waste over the silly season.
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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.
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The proposed standards will set minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage and draught stopping in New Zealand residential rental properties.
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New 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.
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The Zero Carbon Bill, a piece of legislation to bring New Zealand’s carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 is on its way.
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