Proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986

Healthy homes standards

23 July 26

The healthy homes standards aim to close the quality gap between rental properties and owner-occupied homes, so the nearly 600,000 households that rent in New Zealand have warmer, drier places to call home.

It really is a first home buyers’ market

26 March 26

New regulations for residential property management sector

24 March 26

Regulation of residential property managers

24 March 26

On this page you’ll find information about the proposed regulations.

Latest renters and landlords pulse surveys – December 2025

22 December 25

Annual rental price index update for September

17 October 25

While Stats NZ’s Rental Price Index remains on pause, we’re continuing to provide insights through our own rental price index.

New regulations for methamphetamine contamination in rental homes

08 October 25

The Government has announced new regulations to help landlords and tenants manage methamphetamine contamination in rental properties.

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020

12 February 25

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 (Amendment Act) changed the laws governing tenancies in New Zealand, rebalancing landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities.

On this page, you can read about changes introduced by the Amendment Act in 2020, exemptions and download related documents.

Build-to-rent

08 July 24

Build-to-rent is a type of medium to high-density residential development, specifically built to provide long-term rental housing.

On this page you can find further information about build-to-rent, including information about the Overseas Investment (Build-to-Rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill, apply for an exclusion from the interest limitation rules for your build-to-rent land, and access application guidance and general guidance for build-to-rent tenants and providers.

New regime to protect renters and property owners introduced

18 August 23

What drives Rents in New Zealand/ National and Regional Analysis?

07 August 23

A study on the drivers of rent in the New Zealand housing market released today indicates that wage growth and the supply and demand for housing stock are the key drivers of rental prices. Boosting housing supply is a significantly important part of the solution to creating affordable rentals.

More affordable homes for Te Tai Tokerau

03 February 23

Kerikeri will soon see works starting on a 56-home development that will include public and affordable homes and is now eligible for grant funding for future affordable rental developments through the Affordable Rental Pathway.

Family Violence and Physical Assault Regulations approved by Cabinet

05 December 22

There are few things more important to people and whānau in Aotearoa than the homes and communities they live in. Everyone deserves a warm, secure, affordable home whether they own or rent. They also have a right to be safe in these homes.

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019

14 July 22

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 makes changes related to tenant liability for damage, unlawful residential premises, and contamination of rental properties.

Updates to the healthy homes standards takes effect today

12 May 22

The Healthy Homes Standards are being updated with improvements to the heating, ventilation, and moisture ingress and drainage standards.