Rental properties must meet Healthy Homes Standards by Tuesday deadline

Tuesday 1 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 1 Jul 2025, 6:00am

In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Phil Twyford

All New Zealand rental homes are now legally required to comply with Healthy Homes Standards. The regulations, introduced in 2019, set minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture, drainage, and draught stopping.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 1 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Rentals must comply with Healthy Homes Standards by Tuesday - Here’s what that means (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 1 Jul 2025, 6:00am

   Deadline passes for rental standards: What tenants and landlords need to know (opens in new tab)