New Zealand's healthy homes standards require all rental properties to meet specific requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture, and draught stopping. Since 1 July 2025, all rentals must comply at the start of any new or renewed tenancy.
At Propertyscouts, we help landlords across NZ understand and meet their healthy homes compliance obligations, from initial assessment through to coordinating any upgrade work needed to bring the property up to standard.
A proper healthy homes assessment is the first step to compliance. Our trained property managers conduct a full assessment against all five healthy homes standards New Zealand landlords must meet
Healthy Homes Standards New Zealand Landlords Must Meet
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Heating
Main living rooms must have a fixed heater capable of reaching and maintaining at least 18°C
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Insulation
Ceiling and underfloor insulation must meet specific regional R-values or minimum thickness requirements.
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Ventilation
Habitable rooms must have openable windows or doors, and kitchens/bathrooms must have operational extractor fans.
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Moisture Ingress and Drainage
Properties require efficient drainage and guttering, plus a ground moisture barrier if there is an enclosed subfloor.
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Draught Stopping
Unreasonable gaps, holes, and unused open fireplaces that cause noticeable draughts must be blocked.
After the assessment, we provide a detailed healthy homes report with photos, compliance status for each standard, and clear recommendations.
A healthy homes certificate gives landlords confidence that their property meets all current requirements and provides evidence if any disputes arise.