Planning A Granny Flat In Waikato: Prefab Vs On-Site + Common Pitfalls (Hamilton & Waipā)
February 20, 2026
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....
70m² Granny Flats In Hamilton & Waipā: The 2026 Rules Explained
February 20, 2026
What changed On 15 January 2026
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....

