Building and construction

High Court holds apartment sellers liable for failing to disclose 'weathertightness' issues

High Court holds apartment sellers liable for failing to disclose 'weathertightness' issues

Building reports from 2014 had already identified serious weathertightness problems in the apartments

New Zealand to support Niue in constructing justice building

New Zealand to support Niue in constructing justice building

The planned justice facility aims to strengthen Niue's judicial infrastructure

Government announces reforms to Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act

Government announces reforms to Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act

The reforms aim to expand the act's scope and increase certainty for investors and developers

New law aims to boost build-to-rent housing through foreign investment

New law aims to boost build-to-rent housing through foreign investment

The law streamlines the consent process for overseas investors buying existing BTR developments

Court of Appeal affirms award of over $25,000 for repair of defective building work

Court of Appeal affirms award of over $25,000 for repair of defective building work

Case arose from a contract to alter a garage so that it would include a living space

Supreme Court dismisses appeal in seismic rating dispute

Supreme Court dismisses appeal in seismic rating dispute

The appeal involved misrepresentation and common mistake claims