Why New Zealand’s shameful legacy of shoddy and leaky building is not over yet
What’s worrying is that now he’s dealing with the distressed owners of new homes, multiplexes and apartments, some…
Court of Appeal upholds $500k award in Auckland leaky home case
The plaintiff, Angelina Vanifatova, purchased the Selwyn St property after making “extensive inquiries” about the state of the…
Harmful bacteria found in new $162m Mason Clinic unit, Health NZ says
Now, because of the discovery of bacteria in the hydraulic system, the relocation of patients will not take…
Leaky home verdict: Auckland QSM holder Davinder Rahal ordered to pay couple $825k over deceptive sale
But a just-released Court of Appeal decision found Rahal was liable to pay significant damages under the Fair…
Leaky 17-level 129-unit Cintra apartment/hotel block fixed
The block at 13 Whitaker Place in Grafton fronts onto the Grafton Gully motorways in the valley beneath…
Leaky St Lukes apartments repair costs jump, enforcement action targets unit owners for unpaid levies
The rising costs are compounded by stress and mental health concerns among some facing financial ruin. Dozens of…
High Court appoints administrators to oversee $240m repairs at St Lukes Gardens, NZ’s biggest leaky building
Weathertightness defects were first detected in 2014. It is now considered New Zealand’s largest leaky building repair project,…
L’Oréal bets on longevity science to extend skin healthspan
Key takeaways L’Oréal is investing heavily in longevity science as beauty and wellness converge.Focus areas include the skin…
Mt Albert tenant awarded $6600 after living in damp, leaky social housing property
According to the tribunal’s decision, Valerie Walters moved into the Mt Albert house in November 2022. Walters rented…
Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal orders Linn Motors to refund customer for leaky Isuzu
By that point, she wanted a complete refund, not a repair, and continued with her case. The tribunal…