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Granny Flat Cost NZ (2026): $120,000–$250,000+ QS Price Guide

March 23, 2026 by The Smart Surveyor

A newly built premium modern detached 70m2 granny flat with natural timber cladding and warm plaster accents in a New Zealand residential backyard, complete with a wrapped Vitex hardwood deck.

Thinking of building a granny flat in NZ? A Quantity Surveyor breaks down the real 2026 costs, the 70m² consent rules, and the site works most quotes leave out.

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