tiny home consulting
taking the “?” out of council regulations
At ruru tiny homes, our team has handled countless enquiries, provided tailored solutions, and navigated various situations for clients all over New Zealand. We understand the unique challenges faced by the entire tiny home community and the specific questions that arise.
Recognising the need for precise and comprehensive answers, this service is available to all Tiny Home Enthusiasts rather than just our own clients, and we can offer three distinct consultation packages.
These packages are available to everyone in New Zealand, including clients of all builders and DIY tiny home project enthusiasts, excluding commercial purposes.
Unmatched Expertise in Tiny Home Consent Questions.
Ruru owners Daniel and Fran are proud to say that none of their clients has ever encountered an issue with Council that was not easily resolved. They do thorough research and run an ethical, honest, and clear communication to all parties involved which has led to happy customers throughout in the past, and happy Councils too!
Fran
Daniel holds three overseas law degrees and worked as a barrister in Germany for years before he made the move to New Zealand and has been building up Ruru’s consultation expertise ever since. Together with Frans field of expertise in research, development and marketing, holding a university degree in Communications and Public Relations, they have together created an extensive knowledge base and solid Council relationships nationwide.
Ruru’s knowledge and grounds in regards to Tiny Homes on Wheels in New Zealand and the accompanying regulations are also based on regular review from RMA lawyers and barristers who have provided significant reassurance and confirmation to the work done by Daniel & Fran over the years. Last but not least, our trusted contacts at MBIE are only a phone call away.
daniel
Ruru consultation packages make it incredibly easy for people to embark on their tiny home journey safely and soundly informed and educated. With tailored guidance on zoning, dwellings, and consent requirements to the required , these packages provide comprehensive support from initial review to detailed site assessments and direct consultations with council authorities.
Start your tiny home adventure with peace of mind, knowing you're in expert hands.
$420 incl. GST
Initial Review and Consultation
General rules and guidelines tailored to your council area regarding zoning, dwellings, tiny homes, and cabins.
$640 incl. GST
Initial Review and Consultation:
General rules in your council area for zoning, dwellings, tiny homes, and cabins.
Individual review of the specific property and assessment of existing infrastructure and buildings.
Individual Review and Consultation:
Specific site consents in place and options for placing a tiny home on wheels.
Implications for boundaries, services, and consent requirements (if any).
$1320 incl. GST
Initial Review and Consultation:
General rules in your council area for zoning, dwellings, tiny homes, and cabins.
Individual review of the specific property and assessment of existing infrastructure and buildings.
Individual Review and Consultation:
Specific site consents in place and options for placing a tiny home on wheels.
Implications for boundaries, services, and consent requirements (if any).
Local Authority Consultation:
Individual consultation with respective council authorities regarding consent requirements for the particular project.
Covers Resource Management and Building Compliance departments and includes standard hours for contacting and communicating with authorities.
What councils are saying
Ngā mihi nui Fran!
Appreciate your feedback, our aim is to advocate the best way possible without having to create “road blocks”.
You and Daniel have been a pleasure to work alongside and you both are very co-operative which makes my job so much easier.
Please feel free to keep my contact details for future projects or if you both simply would like a impartial perspective.
Noho ora mai rā,
Kelly Gee, Building Compliance Manager, Upper Hutt City Council
Morning Fran,
In my own experience I have found your word can be trusted. Each time I have been asked to look into concerns raised, you have responded well and the site visits that were reported back only confirmed it.
You have also sought clarification whenever a matter came up and you wanted to check on the rules. This is not the action of people who would take advantage of matters to plead ignorance.
So as far as I am concerned and based on my own experience, you have demonstrated consistent integrity. I am very well aware of at least one similar operation in the district that did the entire opposite and tried to hide everything.
Ian McCauley - Building Assurance Manager - Tasman District Council