The Warmer Kiwi Homes grant covers up to 90% of the cost of a heat pump for eligible homeowners, capped at $3,450. All the paperwork is handled for you by a registered Warmer Kiwi Homes provider.
Answer a few quick questions and I'll tell you exactly what you'd pay for a heat pump after the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant.
Not sure if your street qualifies? Check your address on the EECA website in about 2 minutes.
Check on EECA →Based on those answers, there's a high chance you qualify for the full grant. Send through your details and I'll do the final check with EECA for you. No paperwork for you to worry about, my Mt Eden specialist will handle the lot.
Your quiz answers will be included so my Mt Eden specialist knows your situation before he calls.
You might not hit every box, but the rules can be flexible depending on your specific street or situation. The EECA maps work on individual meshblocks, not whole suburbs. Plenty of streets that don't look low-income on paper still qualify.
You can check your address yourself on the EECA eligibility checker. If it says you qualify, get in touch and my Mt Eden specialist will take it from there.
Check my address on the EECA website →My Mt Eden specialist will look up your exact address against the EECA database. Takes about two minutes.
Based on your answers, your home is unlikely to qualify for the Warmer Kiwi Homes heating grant. But that doesn't mean you can't get a good heat pump at a fair price. The specialist I recommend installs across Central Auckland and will give you a straight-up price with no surprises.
If anything changes, like getting a Community Services Card in future, the grant is still available until June 2027.
High wall installs from $2,500 to $3,500, supply and installation included.
Here is what eligible homeowners in Mt Eden typically pay out of pocket in 2026 after the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant is applied.
Holders of a Community Services Card or SuperGold Combo card get the maximum grant. Most pay between $400 and $500 out of pocket for a standard high wall heat pump, fully installed.
Homeowners in qualifying low-income areas without a Community Services Card receive a strong grant. Most pay between $500 and $700 out of pocket.
For comparison, the standard cost of a high wall heat pump installed in a typical Central Auckland home without any grant is $2,500 to $3,500. The grant saves eligible homeowners thousands.
Grant amount is capped at $3,450 including GST. The exact amount you pay depends on the brand and size of unit recommended for your home.
Here is what happens from your first call to your new heat pump being installed.
I will get back to you the same day to talk through your situation and confirm whether your home is likely to qualify.
He comes to your home, checks your eligibility, sizes the right unit for your space and confirms the grant amount.
He applies for the grant on your behalf. You just sign the quote and pay your share.
Your heat pump gets installed properly, the place is left tidy, and the warranty is registered. Paperwork sorted.
To access the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant, you must use a registered EECA service provider. Using a registered provider means the grant gets applied for on your behalf and claimed directly from EECA. You pay your share. The rest comes from the government. No chasing, no paperwork, no hassle.