Here is a selection of links to useful resources:
Consumer advice and information:
www.dbh.govt.nz/weathertightness-index
www.consumerbuild.org.nz/publish/leaky.php
www.hobanz.org.nz/leaky-homes/how-hobanz-can-help.html
www.prendos.co.nz/leaky-building-information
www.telferyoung.com/news/publications/pu1268696725.html
Independent remediation warranty:
www.watertightwarranty.co.nz
Find an assessor:
www.nziqs.co.nz
www.buildingsurveyors.co.nz/panel/membersnear
www.prendos.co.nz/our-services
www.kaizon.co.nz
www.maynardmarks.co.nz/leaky-buildings.php
Legal advice:
www.parryfield.com/property/leaky_homes
www.grimshaw.co.nz - experienced leaky homes lawyers
News about leaky buildings:
Court throws out leaky home owners' bid - NZ Herald, 10th May 2012
Leaky homes syndrome blamed for lack of interest - NZ Herald, 17th April 2012
Leaky home bill passed to next generation - NZ Herald, 23rd March 2012
New warranty for leaky home repairs - Sun Live, 16th December 2011
Warranty could protect home buyers - NZ Herald, 14th December 2011
Leaky home-style houses won't sell - Stuff Business, 6th December 2011
Two weeks to fix leaky home or out you go - NZ Herald, 1st December 2011
Leaky homes compensation rort fears raised - NZ Herald, 30th November 2011
How to avoid buying a leaky home - 7th Nov 2011
Leaky homes bill no help – Stuff.co.nz, 12th August 2011
Council help for leaky homes – Stuff.co.nz, 29th August 2011
It’s cheap - but leaky – NZ Herald, 7th August 2011
Experts pick holes in leaky building deal – NZ Herald, 3rd August 2011
Leaky home owners warned to take care – Stuff.co.nz, 29th July 2011
Rise in number of leaky homes - Nelson Mail, 26th July 2011
Leaky homes: a crisis with no end in sight – Dominion Post, 5th April 2011
Homeowners must pay for bad choices - NZ Herald, 27th March 2011
Warranty needed to prevent new leaky homes - Stuff.co.nz, 28th September 2010
Buyers shun plaster houses - The Press, 5th July 2010
Stress and cost of leaky home destroys marriage - NZ Herald, 27th September 2009
Leaky home warranty announced - NZ Herald, 4th August 2009
