Winter in Aotearoa brings chilly winds and rainy days, making drying laundry an annoying challenge. Many of us resort to drying clothes inside on a clothes horse or rack.

We have a long history of living in cold, damp, and draughty homes, and when winter arrives, the cracks—quite literally—start to show.

New Zealand rental properties must meet specific criteria for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture, drainage, and draughts by by 1st July 2025 - so both landlords and tenants must understand the requirements.

While dirty windows might seem harmless, they could actually be hiding something more concerning – mould growth.