25 Feb 2026

Heat pump giant on NZ expansion

From Nine To Noon, 9:35 am on 25 February 2026

The world's biggest heat pump and air conditioning manufacturers has expanded its presence in this country. 

Daikin has now moved into a new $30 million warehouse facility in the Christchurch suburb Hornby.

The move follows the growth in popularity of heat pumps - according to Stats NZ two thirds of homes in New Zealand now have the devices installed.

The technology has also played a big role in industrial companies decarbonising equipment away from gas or coal boilers where possible, many of these have been co-funded by the now closed Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry Fund. 

Daikin New Zealand's head of sustainability, Ryan Philp talks to Kathryn. 

Daikin New Zealand's new Hornby warehouse.

Photo: Supplied by Daikin