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Government-initiated review - 22 December 2009

Weathertight e-news Issue 3:  The latest news and information from Weathertight Services - November 2009

Buying a house: A checklist to help home buyers make informed decisions

Buying a house is the biggest investment most of us make, so it is important to get it right.

Maintaining your home: A checklist to help homeowners protect their properties

Most New Zealanders’ homes are their biggest investments, so it’s important to protect them.

Weathertightness

Welcome to the weathertightness section of the Department of Building and Housing website. Here you will find information about designing and building houses that are weathertight, as well as how you can use the Weathertight Services if you have a problem with weathertightness.

Got a weathertightness problem?

1. Check our information for homeowners and building professionals.
2. Find out about Weathertight Services.
3. Use our search function.
4. Contact us.