http://www.waikatoarchitectural.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.waikatoarchitectural.co.nz en-us Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:04:41 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.waikatoarchitectural.co.nz/blog/post/160742/planning-a-granny-flat-in-waikato-prefab-vs-on-site--common-pitfalls-hamilton--waipa/ Prefab granny flats are popular across the Waikato — but whichever build route you choose, the key is planning for site reality and the documentation process early.... Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:20:37 +1300 http://www.waikatoarchitectural.co.nz/blog/#post160742 http://www.waikatoarchitectural.co.nz/blog/post/160739/70m-granny-flats-in-hamilton--waipa-the-2026-rules-explained/ From 15 January 2026, a new national exemption can allow certain new, single-storey, standalone dwellings up to 70m² to be built without a building consent — as long as strict conditions are met.... Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:46:40 +1300 http://www.waikatoarchitectural.co.nz/blog/#post160739