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Lead-free and dezincification resistant copper alloy plumbing products
As part of the 2022 Building Code update consultation, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) proposed to limit the allowable lead content in plumbing products which contain copper alloys and are intended for use in contact with potable water. This consultation also proposed clarifying that copper alloy water supply system components must be dezincification resistant to reduce the risk ...
Proactive compliance: Key lessons for landlords from Dunedin
Recent inspections of Dunedin student rentals by MBIE’s Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team (TCIT) show why staying proactive is essential for landlords. Of the 53 properties checked, TCIT issued 23 warnings and 12 improvement notices. While issues were ultimately resolved, most could have been prevented through earlier maintenance and clearer communication. The Dunedin operation shows most landlords want to get things right ...
Auckland leads rise in new homes consented – news story
HOT NEWS FROM STATS NZ This is great news for the NZ economy – get your boots on folks – the economic recovery is underway in NZ!! Auckland leads rise in new homes consented – news story 3 February 2026 There were 36,619 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended December 2025, up 9.0 percent compared with the year ended ...
Bond Hub launch
On 1 December, Bond Hub - Tenancy Services’ new online self-service system – goes live. Bond Hub will make managing bonds easier for landlords, tenants, and property managers. For landlords and property managersIf you are a landlord, you will be able to register to view and manage your bonds in Bond Hub. This will be for lodgements and top-ups (including pet bonds). More features, ...
Landlords: Changes coming 1 December to Pet Rules
From 1 December 2025, this major updates will affect landlords. New pet consent rules These provisions will take effect on 1 December 2025. Tenants can keep a pet, if their tenancy agreement allows it or with written consent from the landlord. Landlords can only say no to a tenant's request to have a pet if they have a good reason (reasonable grounds). All tenants can ...