What is a tiny house? An ultimate guide for small homes

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02 February 2020

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Photography: David Straight
Photography: David Straight
Tiny houses have attracted a lot of interest in recent years with many drawn to the idea of affordable and flexible housing with fewer possessions and a lower carbon footprint. But what is a tiny house exactly and what are the rules and regulations about building or owning one in New Zealand?
Producing a stunning tiny home like this transportable 'Mackenzie' Timber Home takes a lot of preparation and planning.
This tiny home in Dalefield, Queenstown paints an idyllic scene and shows the potential of what can be realised with tiny home design.
An exquisite example of a tiny home on wheels (THOW) in a coastal site close to Wellington.
Tiny homes come in all shapes and sizes as this innovative gable-form tiny house in Vogeltown demonstrates with aplomb
The ingenious use of a 40ft shipping container at Pakowhai Road.
Following rules and regulations is an essential part of strong tiny home design, and they don't come much better than the Kirimoko Tiny House in Wanaka.
Buying an option like the The Everest Tiny House is good way to ensure all obligations are met. | Photography: Alicia Khoo Photography
This captivating tiny home sits pleasantly on a rural property near Waipu Cove, north of Auckland. | Photography: David Straight
When you pull of a project like the Skylark Cabin, you can be confident on a return on investment. | Photography: Lightforge Photography