Heating products
Looking for the best way to heat your home? Our expert tests make it easy to choose a heating solution that’s both effective and energy-efficient.
Tips for keeping cosy
Keeping your home warm doesn’t have to mean higher bills. Our practical advice helps you heat smarter and save money this winter.
Home heating costs in 2025
We calculate the cost for different methods of heating based on the latest fuel cost data, and also look at renewable and non-renewable forms of energy.
30 ways to make your home more energy efficient
These tips will help you use less power and lower your power bills.
Firewood prices: where to get cheap wood in 2026
Learn how much different types of firewood cost in your city or region, and find the cheapest firewood suppliers in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington.
5 power bill tips for first-time renters
Learn how to make sure you don’t pay too much for power when you first go renting.
How healthy is your home?
The potential for problems with cold, damp and mould in homes can happen no matter the weather. To find out how to make homes as warm and dry as possible, we spent time with community enterprise Sustain & Enable.
Most reliable heating products
Our annual reliability survey reveals which heating and ventilation products are most reliable.
8 things our heat pump expert wouldn’t do
See what consumers might be doing wrong when buying or using a heat pump.
Are woodburners bad for respiratory illnesses?
Find out if wood burners are bad for respiratory illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis, and what you can do to mitigate potential effects.
Could your next power bill be smaller?
Powerswitch is the free, independent way to check your power plan in just 3 minutes, and see if you could save - backed by Consumer NZ.