The Granny Flat Reality Check™
What the new NZ rules actually mean and the expensive mistakes people are already making.
You’ve probably seen the headlines.
“70sqm granny flats.”
“No resource consent.”
“New relaxed rules.”
Sounds simple.
Until the real-world costs, land limitations, access issues, infrastructure, and council conditions start showing up.
That’s the part nobody puts in the headlines.
- 11th June, Thursday, 12PM NZT
- Live via Microsoft Teams
- $47 NZD
Includes:
- Live workshop access
- Recording replay
- PDF download: NZ Granny Flat Site Check Checklist
The rules changed.
That doesn’t mean the risks disappeared.
Right now, a lot of people are rushing into granny flat plans assuming:
- their land will work
- approval will be easy
- budgets will stay manageable
- “someone else” will flag problems later
Usually after money has already been spent.
This workshop exists to help you avoid that.
Because tiny living projects rarely fail from one giant mistake.
They fail from small assumptions made too early.
Inside this workshop, Rebecca McLean will walk you through:
- What the new granny flat rules actually mean
- What’s changed… and what absolutely hasn’t
- The hidden site issues most people miss
- Real-world budget considerations beyond the building itself
- Granny flat vs tiny house: which path makes more sense for your situation
- The expensive mistakes showing up again and again
- What to check before committing to land, plans, or builders
This is practical guidance from someone who’s worked through real projects, real constraints, and real council conversations.
Not theory.
Not hype.
Not “just manifest the lifestyle.”
Humanity does love skipping feasibility and calling it optimism.
Included With Your Registration
NZ Granny Flat Site Check Checklist (PDF)
A practical worksheet to help you:
- assess your site more clearly
- identify common red flags
- think through access, services, and layout considerations
- avoid missing costly details upfront
Because the expensive mistakes usually happen before the build even starts.
Meet Rebecca McLean
Rebecca ran Tiny House Builders for nearly 10 years and has helped guide more than 60+ tiny living projects across New Zealand.
She now leads Tiny House Mastery, helping people navigate:
- land feasibility
- council pathways
- budgeting
- planning decisions
- builder selection
- and the messy middle between “great idea” and “successful project”
She’s also:
- Former Chair of the NZ Tiny House Association
- Winner of multiple tiny house industry awards
- Featured on Living Big in a Tiny House and national events across NZ
Before you spend money on plans, land, or a builder…
make sure the numbers and the site actually work.
Live workshop • Replay included • PDF checklist included