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169 days ago

Poll: Are you interested in building a granny flat?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

At this year’s Tiny Home Expo at Mystery Creek, a new addition is drawing the crowds: granny flats.

The Building and Construction (Small Stand-alone Dwellings) Amendment Bill which would allow buildings up to 70sqm to be built without a building consent, is expected to be confirmed by the end of the year.

Are you interested in building a granny flat? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you interested in building a granny flat?
  • 50% Yes
    50% Complete
  • 25% If I had the room
    25% Complete
  • 25% No
    25% Complete
8 votes
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