Building Costs

“Mixed messaging” in the Govt’s granny flat legislation

The Government’s new discussion document proposes allowing small structures up to 60 square metres to be built without resource consents.

Carl Taylor Talks with Mike Hosking about the governments granny flat proposal. Mixed messages from the government.

To read the full article – Newstalk ZB

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