Wanganui landlords are bucking the trend across North Island regions by outstripping homeowners in taking up a government offer for free home insulation.
More than 360 Wanganui rental homes have been insulated under the scheme so far, compared with just 260 owner-occupied properties.
Smart Energy Solutions, Wanganui's Warm Up New Zealand insulation provider, says this is due to a district council initiative which insulated about 240 council-owned flats during that period.
Smart Energy Wanganui-Manawatu regional manager Mark Becker said figures indicated owner-occupied properties are more likely to be insulated from now on.
"The ratio of eligible owner-occupiers to landlords currently taking up the funding opportunity has been roughly 2:1 in favour of homeowners."