Meth Testing in NZ Has Changed: What Property Buyers and Landlords Need to Know (2026)
If you are a landlord or tenant in New Zealand, the rules around methamphetamine testing have changed. These changes came into effect on 16 April 2026 and are designed to align tenancy law with current health research while removing long-standing confusion around contamination thresholds for rental properties. It is important to understand that these changes […]
Healthy Homes Standards 2026: What Every Tauranga Landlord Needs to Know Right Now
If you own a rental property in Tauranga or the wider Bay of Plenty, the Healthy Homes Standards are no longer something you can put off. The final compliance deadline passed on 1 July 2025, and every private rental in New Zealand must now meet these standards before or at the start of any new […]