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Gisborne Farmers Dan & Tam Jex-Blake were in need of a simple and durable solution to house their farm staff this season. They turned to us at Eco Pods to help solve their problem and we wanted to share their story with you. Tam and Dan own and operate Mangapoike Ltd, a pastoral farming business […]

The Government held up their promise with Minister Jenny Salesa announcing that consent requirements for certain low-risk building works would be relieved on the 31st of last month. This is fantastic for everyday New Zealanders who want some extra space for a larger sleepout, pool shed, car port, garden shed, greenhouse, or farmers looking to

Mahakirau Forest Estate is located in remote native forest on the crest of the Coromandel ranges.  Over 94% of the 600 ha Estate is protected by QEII National Trust Open Space Covenants, and for almost 20 years the owners have been undertaking conservation work to restore the natural environment and protect several of New Zealand’s

With the price of solar power at an all-time low, the increasing availability of buildable land outside of urban centres, and the imperative that we reduce our environmental impact and fossil fuel consumption, it’s never been easier to live off-the-grid while maintaining the luxuries of modern life. There are, however, lots of things to consider

Lack of storage space equals mess and clutter, often leading to annoyance and frustration. But fear not, for every situation there are simple and practical storage solutions to keep your home clutter free and enhance your sense of space. Utilising what would otherwise be dead space means everything stays tidy and organised – no more

We know first-hand how it takes a long time to do something simple! Our Eco Pods are a simple solution to creating extra space or setting up a holiday home. But this simplicity is the result of thousands of hours of research, development, trial and error as we’ve refined the Pods to make them the

Rarely would you have heard the word ‘decluttering’ a decade ago. Its use has soared in the past few years and you might even say it’s become a fashionable thing to do. Decluttering is the process of removing, tidying, and organising with the aim to make life more pleasant and less stressful. You can declutter

Have you ever wanted to add a dwelling in your backyard? Maybe an office, a granny flat, a rumpus room, guest accommodation, exercise space, studio, or a private retreat. If you live in Auckland, rules and regulations may have held you back from realising your dream. Auckland Unitary Plan Enter the Auckland Unitary Plan. It

You may not have tried one, but you can probably visualise a Murphy bed from the many movies and TV shows that have featured one. Also known as a wall bed, a pull-down bed, or a fold-down bed, it is a fabulous space-saving option, whatever name you choose to call it. These beds sometimes get