Hayward Builders Ltd

06/03/2026

11/02/2026

You may have seen in the media that as of 15 January this year, the Granny flats building consent exemption became law.

A new granny flat (a small standalone dwelling) can now be built without a building consent if:

• it is a single-storey, standalone dwelling
• it is no bigger than 70 square metres
• it has a simple design and meets the Building Code
• all exemption conditions are met
• the work is done or supervised by licensed building professionals (LBPs, plumbers, drainlayers, gasfitters, electrical workers), as it is restricted building work.

Homeowners must get a Project Information Memorandum (PIM) from their council before building work starts.
When the build is finished, they must tell the council by providing documents like final plans, Records of Work, and certificates of compliance.
If homeowners are unsure whether their building work needs a building consent, they should contact their local council.

Source: MBIE

More information is available here:

Guidance and resources to support the use of the granny flats building consent exemption.

10/02/2026

2026: If you are thinking of building, give us a call😀

22/12/2025

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and safe summer break! We will be closed from Tuesday 23 December and open again from Monday 19 January 2026. Enjoy! 🥳🏖️🎁🎊

07/08/2025

Happy Friday everyone. Here are some Spring home maintenance ideas as we head into the weekend 😀

09/06/2025

Mike and I attended another great NZCB Conference over 6/7 June 2025 in Hamilton. Lots of educational workshops, networking and engaging with suppliers. Well worth attending!

23/12/2024

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season! Thank you to everyone who supported us this year. The Hayward Builders team will be back from 20th January onwards. Stay safe! 😁

18/07/2024

Mike and I enjoyed attending the 'Industry Connect Event' last night, led by Hauraki District Council.
The networking event was held at the Kerepehi Bowling Club and was designed specifically for local trade, manufacturing and agricultural businesses to connect, collaborate, and create new opportunities.

We were joined by representatives from Gr8 Job Hauraki, MSD, Soda Inc, Hauraki Repair and Reuse Centre and the Waikato Chamber of Commerce.

Thanks to all those involved and we look forward to this being a regular event :)

25/06/2024

Mike and I attended the 2024 New Zealand Certified Builders Association Annual Conference 21-22 June in Wellington. The event was held at Takina in Wellington and covered a range of educational workshops, inspirational speakers, supplier stalls, an apprenticeship challenge and gala dinner. We enjoyed catching up with friends and colleagues, meeting new people, morning walks along the water front and learning new things to apply to our business. Thanks NZCB for another great event!

19/06/2024

We are looking for a qualified carpenter to join our small team in the Hauraki Plains.

At Hayward Builders Ltd we:
• Are a professional building company who demand a high level of workmanship and professionalism from our employees and contractors.
• Work on residential projects (new builds and renovations), and light commercial
• Are based in Kerepehi, near Ngatea/ Paeroa/ Thames
• Centrally located with a one hour drive to Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga
• Are close to Coromandel Peninsula
• Live in a great small community with good primary and secondary schooling (Hauraki Plains College 5 mins away)
• Affordable real estate and good sporting culture in area
• Are a New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Member

About the job:
• We require someone with experience in residential building
• Who is a team player
• With a full drivers license
• Prefer a leading hand, who can manage on site
• Own transport with tools
• Start immediately

If this is something that you are interested in, please email us your CV and a covering letter and we will be in touch! Applications close Friday 11 July 2024.
Email: [email protected]