Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's Building Act overhaul

Best of Business · Nov 26, 2025 · 5m · transcript

Leaky-home experts fear a proposed overhaul of the Building Act could leave unlucky home owners - apartment owners in particular - in financial ruin.

Under the new regime, liabilities are only assigned to the party responsible, and for many new buildings, a warranty will be required.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacks the concerns further.

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