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flag New Zealand proposes new housing rules to allow granny flats and more homes on Māori lands to address housing shortages.

flag The New Zealand government is proposing new rules to increase housing options, allowing granny flats up to 70 square meters in backyards and up to 10 homes on Māori ancestral lands without needing special permission. flag These National Environmental Standards aim to ease the housing crisis by promoting multigenerational living, though experts note they may not fully solve affordability issues due to construction costs and infrastructure challenges. flag Public feedback is open until July 27.

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