Granny flat law changes welcomed by housing providers and opposition – RNZ 18 June 2024

Summarised by Centrist

Proposed law changes to remove the need for building consents for homes under 60 square meters in certain areas are gaining support from housing providers and opposition parties.

This policy aims to ease the construction of granny flats and boost affordable housing supply. Labour’s housing spokesperson, Kieran McAnulty, and AUT’s John Tookey both acknowledge the potential benefits. The changes are expected to significantly aid housing providers like Toitū Tairāwhiti in rapidly deploying pre-built homes.

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