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Paekākāriki, New Zealand, launches in April 2026 a project letting residents build small homes on their property without permits, to ease housing shortages.
Paekākāriki, New Zealand, is launching the Additional Dwellings Project in April 2026 to address its housing shortage by enabling residents to build small homes—up to 70 square meters—on existing properties without needing building or resource consent, thanks to new national rules.
The Paekākāriki Housing Trust is leading the effort, offering free workshops, site visits, and resources to help people design and build additional dwellings, focusing on supporting vulnerable groups like seniors, young adults, and single-parent families.
The project leverages local construction expertise and community collaboration to promote affordable, sustainable housing solutions amid ongoing market pressures.
Paekākāriki, Nueva Zelanda, lanza en abril de 2026 un proyecto que permite a los residentes construir pequeñas casas en su propiedad sin permisos, para aliviar la escasez de viviendas.