While the Government has mandated insulation and heating in the Healthy Homes Standards, curtains are not.
While the Government has mandated insulation and heating in the Healthy Homes Standards, curtains are not.
Up to 45% of heat escapes through windows without proper coverings, hiking up energy bills and making homes impossible to heat. Double-lined, full length curtains help to keep homes warm and dry.
Double-lined, full length curtains make homes easier and less expensive to heat. This eases the strain on low-income families who are most impacted by cold, damp homes.
Thousands of Kiwis suffer from health issues due to cold, damp homes each year, especially the elderly, Māori, and Pasifika families. By making homes warmer and drier we can reduce the impact of preventable illnesses on families and the health sector.
Curtain Banks make a big impact, providing over 9,300 curtains annually to 1,200 families thanks to dedicated volunteers.
Let’s push the government to include curtains in the Healthy Homes Standards to improve living conditions and ease strain on the healthcare system