New build is more likely to meet healthy homes standards than an older home, but not necessarily.
Sometimes it's a case of the builder not finishing a job correctly. But poorly-fitted pet door, an existence of an open fireplace or an insufficient heater in the main living area can fail your inspection.
Please note that there is no legal requirement to organise a healthy homes inspection. All the compliance requirements are outlined on the Tenancy Services' page - https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/healthy-homes. It's very possible that your home ticks all the boxes.
You can also book an inspection with an independent who will provide a detailed inspection report on whether your property is compliant and recommend what needs to be done to bring it up to standard. You can look at a company like WarmFuzzies to organise one.
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