What is a Homeowners’ Association in New Zealand?

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What is a Homeowners’ Association in New Zealand?

What is and isn’t allowed under the current rules

12 December 2025

By Hannah Hilliam (Content Writer)

What we’ll cover

Residents’ Associations (The closest equivalent to Homeowners’ Association)

What is their purpose?

Fees

Key difference from a body corporate

Body Corporates (For apartments and unit titles)

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Fees

Key takeaways for Homeowners

FAQs

Are there Homeowners’ Associations in New Zealand?

What is the meaning of homeowners' association?

What is our most common and complained about homeowners' association violation?

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