Paying for heating
Apply for help with the costs of heating your home, or check advice for keeping those expenses down.
What you can get help with
- Paying your heating bills.
- Buying a heater or firewood.
- Installing insulation.
Support if you’re on a low income
If you cannot afford firewood or a heater, you can apply for help to pay for them. Here are 5 options to consider.
If you cannot get government help
65 years or older
Your SuperGold Card offers discounts that may help with:
- buying firewood
- insulating your home
- getting a heat pump
- other heating options.
Search for discounts and offers — SuperGold
Age Concern also has advice about keeping your home warm and dry.
Healthy home — Age Concern New Zealand
Help for renters
- Heating and ventilating your rental home — Tenancy Services
- A renter’s guide to a warmer home — Consumer NZ
- Rental properties and healthy homes standards
Tips and advice for everyone — energy efficiency in your home
Learn some quick ways to make your home healthier and keep energy costs down.
Who to contact for more help
If you need more help or have questions about the information or services on this page, contact the following agency.
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Work and Income
Contact and agency details
Utility links and page information
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