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.
More than 97% of households in New Zealand have access to kerbside or drop-off recycling – as a result, recycling of packaging has doubled in the last decade.
In the cooler weather I can feel cold air coming in through the southerly facing windows. After installing ceiling and underfloor insulation through Sustainability Trust, the heat loss through the windows became much more obvious.
Oh rats! There are so many reasons to control the little beasties, from the benefits of protecting our native birds, lizards, insects, and trees, to preventing vehicle and property damage (including ovens, electrical wiring, and pipes).
It’s a great time to get stuck into the garden. The most hardworking - and in my case, neglected - feature of my garden is the worm farm.
It’s well known that heat pumps are, by far, the most economical form of electric heating available in NZ. But do you know if you are using your heat pump efficiently – are you getting the best performance out of your heat pump?
Many Wellington homes suffer from weeping windows and musty damp conditions. Here are my top tips of what to try before investing in a ventilation system.
The majority of hot water systems in New Zealand are electric. It makes up between 30 and 40 per cent of a power bill a month, year round, so it's worth checking its efficiency.
In this video our home energy expert Jonny Parker talks to Campbell Live about the best ways to create a warmer home in winter.
Central heating in New Zealand is not very common despite it being the norm in other similarly cold, developed countries. So what kind of heater is best for bedrooms?
