Super-sized granny flats coming to backyards
The Coalition Government will go even further than it earlier proposed to make it easier to build granny flats by increasing the maximum size allowed to be built without consents, say RMA Reform and Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Associate Finance Minister Shane Jones and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. “It’s currently far too hard […]
New Report Unveils Construction Sector’s Productivity Stagnation
A recent report by the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association, highlighted by Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, reveals significant productivity challenges in New Zealand’s construction sector. Despite technological advancements since 1985, productivity levels have not improved. The report underscores the sector’s importance, contributing $99 billion in sales in 2023 and indirectly supporting 20% […]
Granny Flats: The Future of Affordable Housing in New Zealand?
The government has recently announced a significant step towards making it easier to build granny flats across New Zealand.
