Sustainability Options has helped nearly 200 Rotorua families in
the past year through its Rotorua 20 Degrees programme, making
homes warmer, safer and healthier.
The purpose of the programme is to improve homes so they
are capable of reaching at least 20°C on a cold winter’s night.
The rollout of Rotorua 20 Degrees – which is also supported by
Rotorua Lakes Council – was bolstered by a $250,000 grant from
Rotorua Trust.
“What we are giving families is a hand up, not a hand out.
Phil Gregg, Director
There are a lot of people in our community who are living
in really poor housing conditions and being able to get this
scheme up and running has allowed us to start reaching
some of those most vulnerable. We are not about quick
fixes, rather going on a journey with families to gain
longer-term housing condition improvement.”