In New Zealand, heat-pumps are the most common form of heating. Works great, far more cost effective than other forms of electrical heating. We've never really

In New Zealand, heat-pumps are the most common form of heating. Works great, far more cost effective than other forms of electrical heating. We've never really done boilers, previously it was mainly wood fires for heating. Coal used to be widely used, but we've banned burning coal in most residential areas, and woodburners in a lot of residential areas are subject to stringent regulation to improve air quality, we used to have phenomenal smog issues in winter due to temperature inversions and woodfires. My house still has two log-burners, but with our two heat-pumps and decent double glazing, we didn't need to light the fires last year. And the real bonus is that they can run in reverse and cool your house, which is amazing in the hot dry summers we get in my area.