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Leaky homes a disaster and a $2b tax windfall
Rotting buildings are NZ's worst catastrophe, but the Govt is cashing in, says a study commissioned by the North Shore City Council.
Judges back leaky-home owners over council
Owners in two townhouse complexes have been backed in drawn-out leaky-building repair battles with their council, which lawyers say may affect rates.
NZ's leakiest school will cost $7m to fix
A primary school with a long-running problem of rotten timber and faulty cladding is to be almost completely demolished.
Govt stumped as leaky home bill skyrockets
The cost of the leaky building crisis has grown so "gianormous" that the Government has almost despaired of finding a solution.
Leak victims claiming $1.6m for stigma
Owners of Ponsonby's 63-unit Blake Central are the latest to be blighted by the leaky-building disaster.
Govt pushes on with leaky homes plan
The Government is moving on with its plans to help leaky home owners and says it is up to councils whether they participate or not.