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How we assess woodburners

Find out what to look for and compare 143 models in our database.

Updated May 2025
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  • Compare (143)
  • Buying guide
  • How we assess

Testing for emissions, efficiency and power output using AS/NZS 4012/4013 was carried out by an independent lab in New Zealand.

Overall score breakdown

Overall score includes:

  • Efficiency (60%)

  • Emissions (40%)

We analyse data from National Environmental Standards (NES) testing to generate scores out of 10 for emissions and efficiency, along with an overall score. This gives us a clear picture of the performance, features and specifications for almost every model on the market.

Where available, we've also included the NZHHA output results. These results reflect the absolute maximum heat output you could achieve in your home.

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