Thursday, 20 May 2021, 4:06 pm
The Government’s decision to invest in insulating
another 48,000 homes is a welcome move that must be built on
in coming years, says Insulation Association Executive
Officer Richard Arkinstall.
“The Warmer Kiwi Homes
programme has been enormously successful, to the extent it
was due to run out of funding early. The additional $120m
over two years committed in Budget 2021 will mean the
insulation industry can continue its work making the homes
of New Zealanders, warmer, healthier, and more energy
efficient,” says Mr Arkinstall.
“This
must be just a first step towards assisting a wider range of
income levels to full, modern insulation standards. Every