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From a teenage apprentice to the owner of Craftbuilt, Simon Raikes has spent more than 30 years carving and shaping timber using traditional woodworking techniques while embracing the modern precision of technology.

The construction of tiny homes has taken off in a big way in New Zealand as more and more people get drawn to the lifestyle of living with less. During this building boom, some incredible architectural innovations have been achieved by those looking to maximise every aspect of their designs. From an impressive list of projects, we selected the best tiny homes in New Zealand that showcase excellence at every turn with astonishing results.

For most, the weatherboard house conjures up images of old cottages, bungalows and villas — the quintessential Kiwi home still for many across the country. However, in more recent times, there have been some exciting projects that have gone above and beyond those forms, redefining exactly what a weatherboard home is, and can be.