Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag New Zealand allows granny flats up to 70 square meters without consents starting January 2026.

flag New Zealand's government updated rules for building granny flats, effective January 2026, to allow units up to 70 square meters without resource or building consents if they meet national standards. flag Key changes include the ability to build off-site before a Project Information Memorandum is issued and the use of Structural Insulated Panels. flag These updates aim to speed up construction, reduce costs, and boost housing options, and will be formalized in an upcoming Building Amendment Bill.

3 Articles