Damp & mould compliance software in New Zealand.
In New Zealand, the Healthy Homes Standards set specific requirements for moisture ingress, drainage and ventilation in rental homes — all of which need to be evidenced.
The applicable regime
Healthy Homes Standards (moisture ingress, drainage, ventilation).
Three local evidence priorities
1.Inspect the moisture route
Record guttering, downpipes, drainage, visible ground-water or storm-water effects and any enclosed subfloor that can be safely accessed. Note whether a ground moisture barrier is present without assuming it meets the prescribed standard.
2.Document ventilation as installed and operating
Capture openable windows and doors, kitchen and bathroom extractor provision, operating condition and access restrictions. A photograph or airflow observation does not replace any required compliance measurement.
3.Retain the standard, exemption and follow-up trail
Link the tenancy context, any claimed exemption, inspection evidence and resulting work. This lets the landlord demonstrate what was checked while keeping the compliance decision with the appropriate person.
Which prescribed Healthy Homes element still needs formal verification?
A New Zealand site record can show installed features and observed condition, but should flag where a prescribed measurement, calculation, tenancy document or exemption check remains necessary before anyone reaches a compliance conclusion.
What HousingSurvey Pro provides
Structured, dated moisture and ventilation evidence per property, ready for compliance review.
- Contemporaneous — captured on site, at the time, geo-stamped to the property.
- Tamper-evident — hash-chained per property so any later change is detectable.
- Portable — flows into your existing housing systems by API, webhook or EDI.
Frequently asked questions
What compliance regime applies to damp and mould in New Zealand?
Healthy Homes Standards (moisture ingress, drainage, ventilation). The Healthy Homes Standards apply to rental properties unless an exemption applies and cover five separate areas. A damp survey can document condition and relevant features, but compliance may require prescribed measurements, calculations, records and a check of exemptions.
Does HousingSurvey Pro work for providers in New Zealand?
HousingSurvey Pro can capture geo-stamped, tamper-evident damp and mould evidence and integrate with existing housing systems by API, webhook or EDI. Structured, dated moisture and ventilation evidence per property, ready for compliance review. Your organisation remains responsible for configuring and verifying the local legal workflow.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Compliance regimes and standards differ by jurisdiction and change over time — always confirm the current requirements that apply to your organisation.