2012 News
Media releases and other news updates from the Department.
Market rent - 1 August 2011 - 31 January 20112
06 January 2012: Market rent is described (in the Residential Tenancies Act) as what a willing landlord might reasonably expect to receive, and a willing tenant might reasonably expect to pay for the tenancy, in comparison with rent levels for similar properties in similar areas.
Briefings to the Incoming Ministers
2 February 2012: The Briefing for the Minister for Building and Construction and the Briefing for the Minister for Housing are now available on the Departments website.
"Build it Right" New Zealand
17 January 2012: The Department of Building and Housing today launched a two-year campaign “Build it Right” aimed at improving the quality of building in New Zealand and increasing the confidence of consumers. View the media release »
Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (WHRS) claims statistics December 2011
16 January 2012: New Weathertight Services statistics for December 2011 have been published by the Department of Building and Housing. View the latest statistics »
Market rent - 1 July 2011 - 31 December 2011
06 January 2012: Market rent is described (in the Residential Tenancies Act) as what a willing landlord might reasonably expect to receive, and a willing tenant might reasonably expect to pay for the tenancy, in comparison with rent levels for similar properties in similar areas.