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With so much in the way of ‘fake news’ around, what advice can you rely on to cut your bills and keep warm this winter? We’ve debunked six common myths and provided some smart alternatives for you to act on today that are tried, tested and sure to help out.

Repairing existing or retrofitting foil underfloor insulation in your home is banned due to risks of electrocution. A risk for DIYers, so please read.

We all know a cold, damp home is unhealthy and research has shown that child respiratory hospital admissions could be slashed if homes were free of damp and mould.

By washing in cold water instead of hot water you could save over $70 a year in power. We've got some great tips to help you save.

Using your clothes dryer is convenient when you lead a busy lifestyle. We've got some great tips to help make it a smart option.

New Plymouth ratepayers - you can now get up to $10,000 loans at ZERO interest for insulation, heat pumps, ventilation and more for your home and pay them off on your rates.

Turn off your heated towel rail when not in use. Heated towels are luxurious, using a heat towel rail can cost up to $170 a year to run*.

Turning your appliances off at the wall can save you $100 a year. The biggest culprits are home entertainment options like TVs, stereos, gaming and computer equipment.

Diana from Hawke's Bay is the winner of a year of free power bills (up to $5,000)!

All tenanted properties must be insulated to a minimum standard otherwise landlords risk hefty fines. One landlord has been fined already.