The antipodean team's Games chiefs have shifted their athletes' accommodation after their original housing was deemed unacceptable.
New Zealand chef de mission Dave Currie had accepted an alternative housing block offered by Games officials, but said there was still considerable work to be done before the official village opening on Thursday.
"While cleanliness had been a concern for us, further inspection revealed some issues with plumbing, wiring, internet access and mobile phone coverage. We will now be advising sports that the accommodation is less than expected," Currie said in a statement.
"While our new tower may be close to being ready, there are large sections of the village that are not yet ready for athlete arrival."
Leading New Zealand Olympic Committee officials were flying to India on Tuesday to inspect the village.
While cleanliness in the village remained an issue, Currie said that security at this stage was "acceptable".
The spotlight has been focused on security since a tourist shooting on Sunday.
"The village is now undergoing a phased lockdown," Currie said. "Our security advisers believe that progress remains acceptable at this stage.
"The next steps are for the village to be fully screened and handed over to the organising committee in time for the 23rd. Our security team will then be able to fully assess the process."
Athletes are due to begin arriving in New Delhi from Saturday.
The NZOC board will meet on Friday to discuss the preparedness of the city to host a safe and secure Games.
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