18 Jun 2024

Government's 'granny flat' boon felt by tiny home supporters

From Nights, 9:50 pm on 18 June 2024

The government is proposing removing resource consent requirements for self-contained dwellings under 60 square metres.

They're pitching it as unlocking 'granny flats' to help the supply end of the housing market, and tiny home enthusiasts say it could be a game-changer.

Kiwi Bryce Langston runs viral YouTube channel Living Big In a Tiny House and joins Emile Donovan.

Family of five, Napier: Lightweight plywood is used throughout the interior, making the space feel bigger. An open-plan central living area and a window on a roller that slides back ensure the quintessential Kiwi indoor/outdoor flow within this tiny home Photo: