You can install any clean heating you like such as a heat pump, a flued-gas heater, a diesel heater or any other electric heater.
You can only install a low emission woodburner if you are replacing an existing open fire or woodburner that is currently used as the main heating in the main living area. You can view a list of approved appliances on our website.
You are not allowed to install a high-emission burner, coal burner, multi-fuel burner or open fire within the Christchurch Clean Air Zone or other residential settlements within Canterbury.
For further assistance please contact Customer Service on 03 353 9007 or toll free on 0800 324 636.
You can also visit our website www.ecan.govt.nz
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