Planning a house extension in Auckland? An LBP Design Class guide to the design and consent decisions that control your timeline and budget.
A sleepout under 30m² can be consent-free — if you stay inside the rules. Sonder’s LBP designers explain the three routes and the line you can’t cross.
What NZBC E2 External Moisture means for Auckland renovations, recladding and extensions — explained by LBP Design Class architects.
Sonder’s LBP designers on how to design a granny flat in NZ under the new 70m² exemption — three homeowner playbooks and the Auckland-specific rules.
Thinking of subdividing your Auckland section? Full 2026 guide to costs, consents, timelines and risks under the post-MDRS PC120 framework.
MDRS was withdrawn from Auckland in October 2025 and replaced by Plan Change 120. Here’s what actually applies to your property in 2026, plain English.
Architectural plans cost in NZ for 2026 — design fees by service level, draftsman vs architectural designer vs architect, and how Sonder’s LBP designers handle plans end-to-end.
Building consents in NZ explained for 2026 — the process, costs, the new granny flat exemption, and when you need resource consent too. Written by Sonder’s LBP designers.
Full list of building work you can do without consent in NZ. Covers sheds, decks, pergolas, retaining walls, granny flats — plus Auckland-specific catches.
The homeowner is always legally responsible for building consent in NZ — even when hiring professionals. Learn what the Building Act says and how to protect yourself.
