Housing

Sites

Building information for Consumers

From the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand (CBANZ)

Centre for Housing Research Aotearoa New Zealand Kāinga Tipu

Launched by Housing New Zealand to invest in and promote housing research that provides an evidence base for policies and practices that meet New Zealand's housing needs.

Habitat for Humanity International

a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization who builds simple, decent, affordable, houses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 100,000 houses in more than 79 countries.

Habitat for Humanity NZ

a non-profit charitable organisation dedicated to building better communities by building homes for families in need on a no profit, no interest basis, using donations of cash and materials and volunteer labour.

Home Ideas

Home Ideas Visual Centre in Christchurch. Information and displays of a wide range of building and decorating products.

Level

Detailed advice from BRANZ about all the key aspects of sustainable building.

Renting and You

Guide to the law about renting from the Department of Building & Housing.