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Restrictions to be eased on garden sheds

The Government is easing building consent conditions for single-storey detached buildings.
News and updates > Restrictions to be eased on garden sheds

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.
News and updates > Granny flats building consent exemption set for early 2026

New building consent exemptions approved by Government

New types of building work no longer require a building consent, making the process quicker and easier.
News and updates > New building consent exemptions approved by Government

Solar panel and boundary setback building consent exemption changes

Changes to Schedule 1 of the Building Act commenced on Thursday 23 October 2025.
News and updates > Solar panel and boundary setback building consent exemption changes

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.
News and updates > Building consent changes for small standalone dwellings (granny flats)

Granny flats building consent exemption becomes law on 15 January 2026

New Zealanders can now build granny flats in their backyards without the need for a building consent.
News and updates > Granny flats building consent exemption becomes law on 15 January 2026

Building consent exemptions for work designed and reviewed by an engineer

Certain building projects can be done without a building consent if you engage a chartered professional engineer.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Building consent exemptions for work designed and reviewed by an engineer

Building consent exemptions for work carried out or supervised by an LBP

Certain building projects can be done without a building consent if you engage a licensed building practitioner.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Building consent exemptions for work carried out or supervised by an LBP

Amendments to building consent exemptions in Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004

We work with the sector to make improvements and additions to the list of building work that can be undertaken without requiring a building consent.

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Work you can do without a building consent > Amendments to building consent exemptions in Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004

Tiny houses and Schedule 1 exemptions

Find out about Schedule 1 exemptions for detached buildings and retrofitting a kitchen and or bathroom.
Getting started > Tiny houses > Tiny houses and Schedule 1 exemptions
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