Heating Schemes

On The House

Now Open!

This scheme is funded by Waikato Regional Council and entitles you to replace your non-compliant wood burner with a fully subsidized clean heat appliance - a heat pump, pellet fire or wood burner.

Eligibility Criteria

Your home is located within the Tokoroa airshed.
Your home is owner-occupied.
Your home was built prior to 1 January 2008.
Your ceiling and underfloor heating meets EECA requirements (a separate EECA subsidy can be applied for if insulation is required).
You hold a current Community Services Card, or you have received a Rates Rebate in the last two years, or your house is located in NZ Deprivation Index Zone 8 to 10.
meet the EECA heating standards

Contact Brightr directly to apply:

Apply through the programme supplier Brightr through this link here.

Or by calling 0800 888 766 (available 24/7)

EECA Warmer Kiwi Homes

Funded by central government, this scheme is for homes that need heating and/or ceiling/underfloor insulation. You could be eligible for an 80% subsidy.

Click here to check your eligibility and apply for a no-obligation assessment of your property.

Split the Bill

Currently on hold

This scheme is for homes within the Tokoroa airshed that have a non-compliant wood burner. It entitles homeowners and landlords to a 50% subsidy capped at $2,000 incl. GST. on the cost of a new clean heat appliance (heat pump, wood burner, gas fire or pellet fire) and its install. The remainder of the cost can be placed on your Rates account with nine (9) years to pay it off at a low interest rate. Ceiling and underfloor insulation can be installed at the same time if required.

Eligibility Criteria

The home is within the Tokoroa airshed.
The wood burner is older than 10 years.
Your Rates account is clear of arrears.

See our list of suppliers here.

Buy Now Pay Later

Currently on hold

This scheme entitles homeowners and landlords to replace non-compliant wood burners with a clean heat appliance (heat pump, wood burner, gas fire or pellet fire). The full cost can be placed on your Rates account with nine (9) years to pay it off at a low interest rate. Ceiling and underfloor insulation can be installed at the same time if required.