Sleep outs are not granny flats – part three
Part three of this BRANZ bulletin explains the Schedule 1 exemptions for sleepouts, including what’s allowed, the conditions that apply…
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Updated granny flat rules increase choice
Tradies will soon be able to build small standalone dwellings (granny flats) with even fewer consenting requirements, as the Government…
New Zealand moves to expand self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers
A planned expansion of self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers signals a shift in how routine construction work is approved –…
Sleep outs are not granny flats – part two
Part two of this BRANZ bulletin explains the Schedule 1 exemptions for sleepouts, including what’s allowed, the conditions that apply and when building…
Granny flat resource consent exemptions locked in
The National Environmental Standards for Detached Minor Residential Units (NES-DMRU) is now in force – removing the requirement for resource consents if…
Open-source granny flat plans project launched
A University of Auckland research project aiming to develop open-source plans for small standalone dwellings has begun, with researchers seeking…
Sleep outs are not granny flats
This BRANZ bulletin explains the Schedule 1 exemptions for sleepouts, including what’s allowed, the conditions that apply and when building…
Improving H1 Energy Efficiency
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has updated the settings for compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of…
Liability overhaul introduces ‘last resort’ warranty suspension mechanism
MBIE outlines contingency following scrutiny of homeowner risk under proposed proportional liability reforms Homeowners could face gaps in protection under…
Public consultation opens on draft code for residential construction safety
Public feedback is being sought on a draft Approved Code of Practice aimed at clarifying health and safety responsibilities…
Seven months of annual home consent growth
New dwelling consents rose 11.7% in the year to February 2026 compared with the previous year, marking seven consecutive months…
How the new granny flats building consent exemption is changing restricted building work for LBPs
While the definition of Restricted Building Work (RBW) has not changed, the way RBW is delivered under the granny flats…
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