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  • Keeping your home healthy

    Sometimes our homes can get too hot, too cold or have too much moisture in the air – and all of these things can affect our health. Here are some tips to stay healthy whatever the weather. lots of people sleeping together in one room. Keeping Power Costs Down Keeping the power bill under control is always a challenge, but it is especially

  • Kāinga Ora brings unique solar sharing system to Northland

    Kāinga Ora has brought world leading solar sharing technology to Whangārei, with customers at its Anzac Road complex among the first in the country to benefit. changes other than their power bill. “Renewable energy is just one of the ways we’re looking to make sustainable living part of the fabric of public housing in

  • New Kāinga Ora housing complex offers unique solar technology

    Kāinga Ora has completed a new 20-unit development in Christchurch that features solar technology expected to result in significantly lower power bills for people living there. . “This can increase the amount of solar used in the building by up to 50%, meaning there’s less reliance on expensive grid power, and higher savings for residents

  • Home upgrades lead to happier lives

    Tuku feels like she’s hit the jackpot with her newly refurbished Kāinga Ora home in Nelson. German Blue rescue cat Rosie, says he has noticed a huge difference in the warmth of his home – and his power bills. “Before I had a panel heater over the old fire

  • Shedding light on solar panels

    A new trial will help our customers’ energy bills, and increase sustainability outcomes for our homes. cannot afford the amount of energy required to keep their homes warm, and they are worried about what their power bill might look like if they do use heating

  • Emergency and disaster preparedness

    Emergencies can happen anywhere, any time and without warning. We can look after ourselves and the people we care about by knowing the different ways to stay informed. Radio If the power goes out, a solar or battery-powered radio (or your car radio) can help you keep up to date with the latest news. In an emergency, tune to

  • Be prepared for Cyclone Fili

    Cyclone Fili is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to many parts of the North Island on Tuesday and Wednesday 12 and 13 April. things you can do to prepare now: Secure trampolines and outdoor furniture Charge your phones and devices in case of a power cut Store water if you rely on a pump

  • Nine new Kāinga Ora homes for Timaru

    Timaru whānau will soon be moving into nine new, warm and dry homes on Tyne Street Essex Streets, with the construction of the two-bedroom Kāinga Ora homes now complete. customers with mobility issues. “The solar panel systems are going to make a real difference to people living here, by driving down the cost of their power bills

  • Have a look through an accessible Kāinga Ora home in Palmerston North

    Customers have started moving into 12 newly built two-bedroom homes in Palmerston North. These homes were built for Kāinga Ora by developer Gemscott. on a wheelchair or walker to move around. Electrical power points and light switches are installed at suitable heights for accessible needs. Ovens with side opening doors

  • New homes for Kaitaia

    Kaitaia development provides 13 warm, dry homes and lower power bills for residents. solar panels that will result in cheaper power bills for customers. Jeff Murray, Regional Director – Northland, says it is the first Kāinga Ora development in Te

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