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flag New Zealand simplifies building rules for small structures, reducing or removing setback requirements.

flag New Zealand's government plans to simplify building rules for small structures like sheds, sleepouts, and garages by removing minimum setback requirements. flag Single-story buildings under 10 square meters will no longer need a specific distance from property boundaries, and those between 10 and 30 square meters will only need a one-meter setback. flag The changes aim to make it cheaper and easier for homeowners and investors to add value to properties and improve amenities for renters, expected to take effect by late 2025.

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