Woods said the funding boost will deliver an additional 9000 insulation and heating retrofits, and grants would increase to cover 90 per cent of these costs across New Zealand.
There had also been significant third-party funding that has been leveraged through the programme to date.
Woods said with the Government now meeting 90 per cent of the cost, they expected that top-ups from third-party community organisations would make retrofits free to many applicants.
"Insulation and efficient heaters don't prevent the spread of Covid-19 but a warm, dry home does protect the most vulnerable and decreases the risk of hospital admissions from respiratory disease."
The Warmer Kiwi Homes programme recently reached a milestone with more than 20,000 installs of insulation and efficient heaters nationwide, Woods said.
"We are very proud of this achievement, that's a large number of Kiwi households looking forward to a warmer and drier home this winter."
Woods encouraged homeowners to find out if they are eligible and apply for a grant.
"It's a great opportunity to improve the quality of New Zealand housing, as well as the health, comfort and wellbeing of people."
You can check whether you're eligible for a grant by visiting their website.
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