News
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Tenancy Tribunal
30 June 2026
Changes to Tenancy Tribunal application fee 2026
From 1 July 2026, the Tenancy Tribunal application fee will change from $28 to $29.
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Rent, bond and bills
29 June 2026
Faster, simpler bond management is now live
Bond management is now faster, more transparent, and fully digital for landlords, property managers and tenants.
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Maintenance
24 June 2026
Bond Hub under scheduled maintenance from 26 to 29 June 2026
Bond Hub will be unavailable from 6pm Friday 26 June to 8am Monday 29 June 2026 due to scheduled maintenance.
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Maintenance
17 June 2026
Bond Hub under scheduled maintenance from 19 to 22 June 2026
Bond Hub will be unavailable from 6pm Friday 19 June to 8am Monday 22 June 2026 due to scheduled maintenance.
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Tenancy Tribunal
11 June 2026
5 tips for better-prepared Tenancy Tribunal applications
Tips to help applications progress more smoothly, reduce delays, and create more opportunities for early resolution.
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Healthy homes
9 June 2026
Healthy Homes issues identified in follow-up visits to student rentals in Dunedin
MBIE's Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team is working with landlords and students to ensure any outstanding non-compliance issues are addressed.
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Tenancy Tribunal
22 May 2026
Boarding house landlord fined for endangering 20 tenants
Auckland boarding house landlord admits to multiple breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 affecting 20 tenants.
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Rent, bond and bills
20 May 2026
Faster, simpler bond management – get ready for more from 29 June
From 29 June 2026, bond management will be faster, more transparent, and easier for landlords, property managers and tenants.
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Maintenance
18 May 2026
Bond Hub under scheduled maintenance from 22 to 24 May 2026
Bond Hub will be unavailable from 6:00pm Friday 22 May to 3:30pm Sunday 24 May 2026 due to scheduled maintenance.
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Tenancy
12 May 2026
Tenancy Compliance disappointed to find significant non-compliance in Auckland boarding house inspections
The Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team (TCIT) visited 15 properties and identified significant non-compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, i
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Maintenance
21 April 2026
Bond Hub under scheduled maintenance from 24 to 26 April 2026
Bond Hub will be unavailable from 6:00pm Friday 24 April to midday on Sunday 26 April 2026 due to scheduled maintenance.
