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Watch: Ministers mark start of new granny flats rules

· January 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Housing, Building and Associate Finance Ministers have marked the start of new rules allowing easier building of small dwellings. Chris Bishop, Chris Penk and Shane...

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Granny flat consent exemption takes effect

· January 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders can now build granny flats in their backyards without needing building or resource consents, marking a milestone in the Coalition Government’s effort to expand...