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5 Common Shed Myths

Stop us if this sounds familiar. You’re scrolling through shed options online, swapping opinions with mates over the fence, maybe even chatting to a ...

Southland District Council’s New Shed Consent Exemptions

If you're planning to build a shed in the Southland District, there's ...

5 Common Council Issues with Shed Projects, and How to Navigate Them

Planning to build a shed? Before you start pouring concrete or ...

New Tax Incentive Could Save You Thousands on Your Next Alpine Shed.

If you’re planning to build a new Alpine shed for your farm or ...

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Southland District Council’s New Shed Consent Exemptions

If you're planning to build a shed in the Southland District, there's good news! The Southland District Council (SDC) has updated its building ...

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5 Common Council Issues with Shed Projects, and How to Navigate Them

Planning to build a shed? Before you start pouring concrete or ordering materials, it’s essential to understand what your local council might ...

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Can I Get A Building Consent Exemption for My Shed?

You’ve got the site prepared and the shed design ready to go. But then comes the big question: Do I need a building consent?

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How Close Can I Build To My Boundary?

If you are thinking of building a shed on rural land, you may be wondering 'how far from the boundary can I build my shed?' In this blog we explore ...

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Condensation in sheds
How to get a code of compliance certificate for my shed?

You may be wondering, what is code of compliance and is this something I need to worry about?

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How to deal with stormwater runoff
5 ways to dispose of Stormwater

If you are considering building a new shed, you may be wondering what you will need to do to comply with the council stormwater regulations. The ...

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Do you need consent for a pole shed in NZ?

The building consent process can be daunting, particularly for large projects. If you are planning a new shed build, you may be wondering whether or ...

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How do you get a Geotech report?

When building a shed or any other structure in New Zealand, a Geotechnical report is often a requirement. As part of the Building Consent ...

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Building consent vs resource consent
Building Consent vs Resource Consent

You may be thinking, I know my project requires a building consent, but do I need to get a resource consent too?It's common to get these two types ...

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