Upper Hutt City Council, NZ

Upper Hutt City Council, NZ addresses home energy concerns with free Healthy Homes program

Healthy Homes consists of the council's Eco Design Advisor (EDA) Service and Home Energy Audit Toolkits. Each two-hour EDA appointment results in recommendations based on an inventory of heating, insulation, and ventilation. Residents also find out about subsidy programs like the EECA Warmer Kiwi Homes Programme. Upper Hutt's Central Library lends toolkits containing infrared thermometers, hygrometers, and wood moisture meters for self-guided evaluations.

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Upper Hutt City Council, NZ

New Zealand

Upper Hutt City Council, NZ launched a digital literacy service for residents at the local library

Upper Hutt City Council launched the "Talk Digital" service at a local library to help residents navigate websites and online services. The Council's Welfare Response Team developed this service in response to residents struggling with online services during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Residents can attend these casual drop-in sessions to boost their knowledge about digital devices and achieve digital literacy.

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Upper Hutt City Council, NZ

New Zealand