The Government will spend $35.8m over the next year to upgrade state houses

An investment of $35.8 million over the next financial year will see 10,200 social houses upgraded with new heating, ventilation and thermal curtains under the Warm and Dry programme.

It includes:

  • fitting triple-weave curtains in living and dining rooms, and bedrooms

  • installing a fixed form of heating in the living area

  • putting in extraction fan in the bathroom and range-hood in the kitchen

  • installing carpet or vinyl over bare floors.

    Social Housing Minister and Housing New Zealand Minister Amy Adams joins Ali Mau on Drive. 

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