Upgrade your home heating with the Metro Smart Insert Wood Fire with Fascia – a stylish, efficient solution designed for New Zealand homes. With its minimalist detailing and clean lines, the Smart Insert blends seamlessly into any décor, while delivering a powerful 15kW peak heat output, ideal for heating homes up to 150m² (3 bedrooms).
Perfect for modernising your space, the Smart Insert can be easily installed into an existing masonry chimney, making it a smart replacement for inefficient open fireplaces or outdated wood inserts. For new builds or renovations, it can also be installed into a timber-framed cavity using the Smart Insert VZCC and optional fascia base rail.
Finished in metallic black high-temperature paint, the Smart Insert is both sleek and durable. The included fascia ensures a clean, finished look, while the optional wetback system provides the added benefit of heating your water as well as your home.
Key Features:
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15kW peak heat output – heats homes up to 150m² / 3 bedrooms
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Clean air approved – suitable for all NZ clean air zones
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Minimalist design – modern fascia in metallic black finish included
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Flexible installation – fits masonry chimneys or timber-framed cavities
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Optional Smart wetback – efficient home & water heating
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High efficiency – up to 68% for lower running costs
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Built tough for long-lasting performance in NZ homes
A | B | C | D | E | F |
560 | 495 | 550 | 405 | 890 | 30 |
G | H | I | J | K | L |
672 | 890 | 312 | 130 | 325 | 475 |
Please note: All measurements detailed above are in millimetres (mm). Insert model measurements exclude the 13mm insulating blanket. 1 The Smart Insert can be installed into a timber framed cavity (false chimney) with the addition of the Smart Insert Vented Zero Clearance Cabinet (VZCC) and ECO Built-In flue kit.

About Metro
Turfrey has a proud long standing partnership with Metro Fires, supplying Kiwi-made wood burners designed for New Zealand conditions. Metro’s comprehensive range includes clean air approved, ultra-low emission, and rural models, all built with advanced clean-burning technology to deliver maximum heat with minimal emissions.
When you choose Metro from Turfrey, you’re not just getting a fire — you’re investing in a warmer, drier, and healthier home, backed by a 10-year firebox warranty and the trusted service of one of NZ’s leading heating specialists.
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