Building & Planning
Last updated: 27 Jan, 2025 01:32pm
Thinking about a granny flat? Read this first.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has announced legislation before Parliament that will make it easier to build small standalone dwellings [often known as granny flats]. Under the proposed changes, these homes could soon be built without the need for...
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