Greater Wellington Regional Council offer region-wide financial assistance (interest bearing) for insulation for those houses built prior to the year 2000. In the Wainuiomata / Masterton districts onlywhere air pollution is…
Housing has become a widespread issue of concern across Aotearoa New Zealand in recent years due to what some are calling a ‘housing crisis’ resulting in increased homelessness, reliance on…
BRANZ is an independent research organisation providing impartial evidence-based advice on critical issues in building and construction in New Zealand, to industry and government.
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is New Zealand’s not-for-profit authority on all respiratory conditions including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, bronchiectasis, and more. The Foundation aims to be the…
Sustainability Trust is a Wellington-based social enterprise that specialises in warm, dry, healthy homes and sustainable advice fore everyone – regardless of income
“The COVID-19 lockdown has highlighted that being at home is not as safe for some as it is for others” says Chair of Wellingon Regional Healthy Housing Group Dr. Roger Blakeley. “Research shows damp, cold and overcrowded homes are a significant risk factor for respiratory illnesses and other health issues.“
Amanda Scothern, who is currently the Programme Manager for Timor Leste with the International Women’s Development Agency in Melbourne will take up the role in early April. “I am delighted…
Healthy Housing organisations commit to ending cold, damp housing in the Wellington region The Wellington Healthy Housing Regional Response Group met on Thursday 4 October, at the Lower Hutt Events…
