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      Damp, cold homes are not safe – COVID-19 highlights housing inequities.

      by WRHHGMedia Releases19 April 202022 June 2020

      “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.“

      Wellington’s Regional Healthy Housing Group is excited to announce the appointment of its first Executive Officer.

      by WRHHGMedia Releases24 February 202022 June 2020

      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…

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      Healthy Housing organisations commit to ending cold, damp housing in the Wellington region

      by WRHHGMedia Releases9 October 201822 June 2020

      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…

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      Almost 1/5 of hospital admissions of young children with acute respiratory infections could be prevented if their houses were free from damp and mould.


      Māori and Pacific children’s housing sensitive hospitalisation rates are double that of all other ethnic groups.


      An estimated 40% or 68,000 homes in the Wellington Region are mouldy or damp.


      More than 50% of homes have inadequate roof insulation, the proportion is higher for rentals.


      For every $1000 invested in retrofitting insulation and heating, there is over $4000 benefit in health and energy savings.

      Media Releases

      • Mayoral candidates for Wellington talk council role in decent homes
      • Councillors have a role to play for a well-functioning housing system
      • Better Explanations: Healthy Homes Communication Action Research
      • Homes and Health in the News: What is New Zealand newsmedia reporting?
      • Tuanui Wainuiomata Healthy Homes for All partnership launched

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      • Mayoral candidates for Wellington talk council role in decent homes
        6 October 2025
      • Councillors have a role to play for a well-functioning housing system
        22 August 2025
      • Better Explanations: Healthy Homes Communication Action Research
        1 May 2025
      • Homes and Health in the News: What is New Zealand newsmedia reporting?
        21 March 2025
      • Tuanui Wainuiomata Healthy Homes for All partnership launched
        7 May 2021

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