Compact New Zealand homes designed for modern living and evolving Schedule 1A pathways.
NOHO is a growing collection of compact New Zealand homes designed for practical living, smaller footprints and adaptable NZ sites.
The range includes granny flats, minor dwellings, cabins and small standalone homes shaped around the emerging Schedule 1A framework.
What is Schedule 1A?
Schedule 1A is part of New Zealand's evolving building consent exemption framework for small standalone dwellings up to 70m². Exact project requirements vary depending on site conditions, council requirements, services, zoning and the final legislation pathway in force at the time of construction.
NOHO plans are designed around practical, modern small-home construction principles intended to align with this emerging pathway.
Where NOHO plans fit.
Granny Flats
Compact secondary dwellings designed for family — close enough to support, separate enough for independence.
Minor Dwellings
Self-contained homes that share a site with a primary residence, suited to many residential and rural zones.
Rural Accommodation
Practical small builds for farm workers, on-site managers or extended whānau living on rural land.
Holiday Cabins
Considered weekend retreats and bach-style builds designed with the same care and restraint as a primary home.
Small Family Homes
Efficient single-level homes for couples, downsizers and small families who value quality over square metres.
Coastal Retreats
Restrained, weather-aware designs suited to coastal sites across Aotearoa.
Common questions
Independent NZ specialists for your project.
We maintain a short list of trusted third parties — structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, Ecopile footings and surveying consultants — to support your site planning and project coordination.
View Project PartnersReference links and guidance.
NOHO aims to provide practical information about New Zealand's Schedule 1A exemption pathway. The following official resources should always be referred to for the latest requirements and guidance.