From healthy homes to golden visas: How July 1 changes could affect you

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On July 1st, a series of changes are due to be implemented by the Government – and some of them will have a direct impact on your day to day.

Notably, all rental properties in New Zealand must comply with healthy home standards, six years after that became law under the Labour Government.

One Labour law change hasn’t survived though – that Government’s blanket speed limit reducations must all be revered by Tuesday.

Paid parental leave rates will also go up, while Jobseeker support clients must now reapply for their benefit every 26 weeks, rather than 52.

And the Invest New Zealand agency designed to attract foreign investment is due to be set up by July 1st as well.

It’ll also be easier for Kiwis to access contraceptives such as IUDs, nutrition replacements will be fully funded for adults with Crohn’s disease, an increase in some customs fees and good levies crossing the border, and a new legal requirement to keep records of the movement of raw milk on and off farm.

First on The Front Page, NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson is with us to explain what healthy home standards actually look like.

Later, we’ll dig into those more political changes and what they mean for you, with Newstalk ZB political reporter Azaria Howell.

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