Indoor air quality #1: An overview of indoor air contaminants in New Zealand houses

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Contaminants found in New Zealand houses include biological contaminants such as fungi, bacteria and dust mites, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) and carbon monoxide (CO) and particulates. Excess internal moisture is the most pressing problem.