The generally cloudy and cooler summer that is affecting New Zealand may not be remembered for anything special – but it is possible some of you have had to use a little more electricity, gas and wood to keep yourselves warm.

WeatherWatch.co.nz’s Facebook page has had frequent comments over the past nine weeks regarding fires being lit, heat pumps being switched on and gas bottles shifting from the outside BBQ to the indoor heater.

So we wanted to ask all of our readers – have you had to use home heating to stay warm at any stage this summer? 

Please vote in our poll below.

– Homepage image / Auckland Harbour Bridge, Chris Gin

Poll: Have you had to use heating this summer?