Update: COVID-19 Omnibus Bill passes to restrict tenancy terminations during serious outbreaks

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.

Regulating residential property managers

14 July 22

On this page you’ll find information about the proposed regulations and the indicative timeframe for their implementation.

Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016

14 July 22

The Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016 set out requirements for insulation and smoke alarms in all rental properties. The insulation requirements have since been superseded by the healthy homes standards.

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.

Residential Tenancies (Prohibiting Letting Fees) Amendment Act 2018

14 July 22

Tenants can't be charged letting fees under the Residential Tenancies (Prohibiting Letting Fees) Amendment Act 2018.

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020

14 July 22

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, and exemptions, as well as download related documents.

Sustaining Tenancies

14 July 22

Sustaining Tenancies works to prevent homelessness by funding community-based services to help individuals, families and whānau who are at risk of losing their tenancy.

Healthy homes standards

14 July 22

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, dryer places to call home.

Build-to-rent

14 July 22

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 out further information about build-to-rent, 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.

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.

Changes to the healthy homes standards - finalised

14 April 22

The Government has amended some of the Healthy Homes Standards, for rental properties through the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Amendment Regulations 2022. 

Consultation on proposed regulation of residential property managers

16 February 22

The Government is seeking feedback on proposals for the regulation of residential property managers. The proposals aim to promote public confidence in the delivery of residential property management services and protect the interests of property owners, tenants and other consumers.