Housing — He Whare Taonga

He Whare Taonga offers a free housing assessment so that kaumātua (elderly), individuals and whānau can live in warm, dry and safe homes.

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Contact us

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Who we help

We help whānau who:

  • have low income
  • have a housing related health issue
  • live in a cold and damp home
  • live in the Greater Wellington region.

How we can help

We can provide:

  • bedding
  • draught tape
  • heaters
  • education
  • mould cleaning kits
  • hygrometers.

We advocate for:

  • beds
  • carpet
  • minor repairs
  • Work and Income New Zealand
  • social housing relocation.

We can refer you to other providers for:

  • curtains
  • insulation
  • heating
  • social and health services.

Referral information

You can self-refer by completing our online referral form.

Healthy Housing referral — SurveyMonkey (external link)

Healthcare providers can refer you to our services by completing and emailing us a referral form.

Healthy Housing referral formPDF548 KB

Tips for a healthy home

Healthy homes

Houses that are warm, dry and well-ventilated help to keep us healthy and well.

Healthy homes

Ventilation

Fresh or filtered air can reduce your risk of catching or spreading illnesses. Opening doors and windows at home is the simplest way of improving ventilation and helps protect you, your whānau and others.

Ventilation

Safe use of household items and electronics

Technology is a part of our everyday lives. It is important to know that our household items and electronics are safe.

Household items and electronics

Pests and insects

Pests and insects can cause bites that can be painful. Find out about different pests, how to treat bites, and how to prevent pests in your home.

Pests and insects

Healthy homes and environments

Helping to stop the spread of illnesses, keeping safe in the sun and heart, pets and insects, household electronics, ventilation, and natural disasters.

Healthy homes and environments

Healthy Homes Initiative

We work with families, agencies and local partners to provide education and access to interventions which will create warm, dry and healthy homes.

https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/health-services-and-programmes/healthy-homes