How Much Does Building Consent Cost for a Granny Flat in New Zealand?
Colleen JeffsPublished on: 17/10/2026
A real New Zealand example of building consent cost for a two-bedroom granny flat: around $5,000, plus what was in the consent package and why consent was needed.
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