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NOW Homes are being developed throughout New Zealand in an extended research project on creating affordable homes that are warmer, healthier, cheaper to run and kinder to the environment.

Angela saves water and saves money

Thanks to a free home water check, Angela Caltaux has fixed her leaking hot water system – and made big savings on her utility bills.

Lois’s family retrofits to save water

Lois and her family decided to retrofit their house to use less water, be kinder to the environment and, as a bonus, to save money – and she’s been surprised at the results.

Dorothy installs tanks to save money

Dorothy installed two water tanks as part of a major retrofit of her Waitakere home – and now, most of the year, her family manages on tank water alone.

Keryn kicks the water waste habit

Rosemary prevents expensive water wastage

Rosemary Kimberley had no idea a leaking pipe leading to her home was losing her litres of water – and potentially costing her more than $700 in annual water charges.

Emma’s childhood memories inspire

Memories of swimming in her local stream as a child inspired Emma's commitment to her local environment and to reducing her rubbish. She tells her story:

Greywater recycling

A greywater recycling system collects used water from the washing machine, shower and bath and recycles it for use in the garden or for flushing toilets.

Composting toilets

A composting toilet collects toilet discharges and breaks them down into compost form.

Tap aerators

Tap aerators restrict water flow from the tap without reducing water pressure.