Nationwide building boom creating next leaky buildings crisisDAVID WHITE FAIRFAX MEDIA An explosion of housing is replacing farms and lifestyle blocks on the edge of Auckland. OPINION: The nationwide building boom is plastering over the cracks of the next leaky homes crisis. Unfortunately, the dream home where they hoped to bring up Hugo and Lola was built by Stonewood Homes. Again, they told me, this is the next leaky homes disaster, its magnitude just waiting to be revealed. Building Minister Nick Smith says the Sommers case is a "harsh reminder" for people to ensure they use reputable firms for renovation or building work.

Source: Stuff August 14, 2016 00:45 UTC