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DunedinMay 20

Leaky homes costs rising throughout Otago

The cost of dealing with leaky homes in Otago is climbing for councils and ratepayers, but some homeowners with claims appear to be missing a crucial deadline.
Leaky homes costs rising throughout Otago
Leaky homes costs rising throughout Otago
QueenstownMay 13

Leaky homes bill may top $13m

The Queenstown Lakes District Council's bill for leaky homes has topped $3.6 million, but the council still faces more claims that could add significant sums to the total, new figures show.
Leaky homes bill may top $13m
Leaky homes bill may top $13m
DunedinSeptember 13

Leaky home sold to main builder

The principal builder of a Dunedin leaky home has bought the property as part of a confidential settlement with its former owners, it has been confirmed.
Leaky home sold to main builder
Leaky home sold to main builder
DunedinJuly 27

Leaky home deal brings 'closure'

The family at the centre of a leaky home settlement with the Dunedin City Council say they are thankful their fight is finally over.
DunedinJuly 26

Council tight-lipped over leaky home settlement

The owners of a more than half-million-dollar leaky home in North Dunedin have reached a settlement with the Dunedin City Council after more than a year fighting for "a way out".
Council tight-lipped over leaky home settlement
Council tight-lipped over leaky home settlement
DunedinJanuary 5

Family fears another winter in leaky home

A Dundin family living in a leaky home face the possibility of a second winter in "hell" unless parties, including the Dunedin City Council, agree to a mediated settlement soon.
Family fears another winter in leaky home
Family fears another winter in leaky home
NationalOctober 20

Leaky home deadline close

Thousands of leaky-home victims could miss out on Government and council help if they do not register claims by next week.
DunedinSeptember 6

Leaky home deal support

Dunedin city councillors have thrown their support behind the Government's $1 billion leaky home package, amid concerns the discovery of more problem homes could be on the horizon in Dunedin.
EditorialJuly 29

Leaky homes: addressing the rot

The one thing to be said with confidence about the "leaky homes" saga is the bucket of financial recompense beneath it is not bottomless. Arguments about the extent and apportioning of blame will continue, but there had at some point to be reckoning.
DunedinJuly 13

Council may pay 25% of repairs to leaky homes

The Dunedin City Council will consider signing up to a $1 billion package requiring it to pay a share of leaky home claim settlements in future, a council manager says.
NationalJuly 8

Leaky homes: apartment owners not excluded

The Government says its new leaky homes legislation does not exclude apartment owners, but 75 percent of owners in a building would have to agree to stump up their share.
DunedinJune 3

Leaky home family in one room for winter

A Dunedin family living in a half-million-dollar leaky home are hunkering down for winter in a single room, surrounded by thermal drapes to keep warm.
Leaky home family in one room for winter
Leaky home family in one room for winter
DunedinApril 29

'It's as bad as it gets'

A Dunedin family watching their half-million-dollar dream home crack and crumble around them have received confirmation it is a leaky home, but now say it may have to be demolished.
'It's as bad as it gets'
'It's as bad as it gets'
DunedinMarch 8

Cull to meet owners of 'leaky home'

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has organised a meeting with senior Dunedin City Council staff and the owners of a $550,000 allegedly leaky home, to be held later today.
DunedinFebruary 18

Report says home dangerous: family

A Dunedin family living in what they claim is a half-million-dollar leaky home say the first results of a Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (WHRS) inspection prove their home is "dangerous".
Report says home dangerous: family
Report says home dangerous: family
DunedinFebruary 2

Dunedin dream home becomes nightmare

A half-million-dollar dream house in Dunedin appears to be a leaky home, prompting a cry for help from the family living in what they say has become a mouldy nightmare.
Dunedin dream home becomes nightmare
Dunedin dream home becomes nightmare
EditorialMay 21

Less than watertight

If the Government is to be commended for finally coming up with a proposal over the long-running leaky homes saga, there will be those puzzled by or resentful of its logic.
NationalMay 17

Govt unveils leaky homes package

The Government will spend $1 billion over the next five years fixing some leaky homes - if the nation's mayors agree to its latest proposal.
NationalMarch 26

Treasury disputes leaky homes report

The Treasury is disputing a report undertaken by North Shore City Council suggesting the Government will reap large GST windfalls from work done on leaky homes.
NationalMarch 25

Leaky homes crisis NZ's worst

The cost of the leaky building crisis beats anything New Zealand has faced but will enrich the Government by at least $2 billion.
NationalDecember 22

Govt carries on with leaky homes plan

The Government is moving on with its plans to help leaky home owners and it is up to councils whether they participate or not.
Govt carries on with leaky homes plan
Govt carries on with leaky homes plan