Good information from impartial and independent sources
Eco Design Advisor
A number of councils offer a free ‘Eco Design Advisor’ service. On this website, there is some great information about home design and also home improvements and healthy homes.
Smarterhomes is another government sponsored website, with lots of good information about what makes for a great home in both design, build and equipping. This is one of my favourite sites.
An independent research organisation providing impartial evidence-based advice on critical issues in building and construction in New Zealand, to industry and government.