The size of the leaky buildings problem is significant. It has been estimated that approximately 42,000 New Zealand homes are currently affected. The Leaky Buildings Crisis â Understanding the Issues examines the leaky buildings crisis from the perspectives of experts in the areas of law, public health, economics, sociology, property valuation, building surveying, construction and dispute resolution. The book is intended to be a resource that will provide people from all walks of life with the opportunity to read expert commentary on one of the most significant problems currently facing New Zealand.
Contributing Authors: Professor Geoff McLay, Mark Powell, Dr Brian Easton, Dr Michael Rehm, Professor Jeroen Douwes, Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman, Associate Professor Ann Dupuis, Emeritus Professor David Thorns, Associate Professor Rosemary Tobin, Professor Stephen Todd, Professor Peter Watts, Rod Thomas, Professor Craig Elliffe, Dr Don McMorland, John Green, Steve Alexander, Christopher Ruthe, Tim Rainey