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Owners at NZ's biggest leaky building hit with $195k invoices for repair disaster

Projected repair bills on some apartments exceed $800,000 each.

NZ’s biggest leaky build: Judge intervenes in $240m apartment fix fiasco

Homeowners were told levies won't fund the repairs and 'external finance' is now required.

Judge slams building inspection reports after $500k leaky home case

Three companies did pre-purchase checks – but only one identified moisture problems.

'Wasn't requested': Vendor's defence over non-disclosure of $500k leaky building report

The family claimed a 'translation' error misrepresented messages about a dehumidifier.

Woman awarded $500k after deceitful sale of rotting Auckland house

One defendant used a dehumidifier to falsely claim the house was dry.

QSM recipient faces freezing orders, mortgagee sale of $5m property after defaulting on loan

A judge ruled there was the risk of 'dissipation of assets'.

$66m repair bill for Auckland apartments sparks court action

Two Victopia units face forced sale because of unpaid repair bills.

Most of Ōrākei retirement village to be demolished, new $336m village to rise

The partnership means the retirement giant leases the Ōrākei site for 125 years.

All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1

Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.