The Marlborough District Council has released tiny house advice after a steady rise in non-compliant builds over the years. The Marlborough District Council receives more complaints for "ugly" tiny houses than it does resource consents for them. Tiny homes included converted containers, purpose-built constructions and converted out-buildings, such as sheds. CHLOE RANFORD/LDR Marlborough District Council advocacy and practice integration manager Barbara Mead says tiny house owners often seek a "simplified" lifestyle or affordable housing. CHLOE RANFORD/LDR Marlborough District Council building control group manager Bill East says compliance officers have seen some "shocker" tiny houses over the years.

Source: Stuff February 19, 2020 00:45 UTC