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Granny flats building consent exemption set for early 2026

The Government has passed new laws allowing granny flats to be built without building consent from early 2026, helping to increase affordable, safe, healthy and durable housing for Kiwis.

Restrictions to be eased on garden sheds

The Government is easing building consent conditions for single-storey detached buildings.

Building consent changes for small standalone dwellings (granny flats)

A building consent exemption for small standalone dwellings, known as granny flats, was announced by the Government, and means by early 2026 they could be built without a building consent.

Building consent exemptions tool

Buildit allows homeowners to answer a few questions about a project to see if it needs a building consent.

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