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Composting Toilets: The 5 Best Available in NZ – 2026
Research the Best Composting Toilets available in New Zealand today. Here’s Fox Cabins pick of the best around for Tiny Homes.

Tiny House Furniture & Fitout Guide 2026
When it comes to tiny living, flexibility is key. Versatile furniture items are saviors in small spaces. In this guide we look at some trending furniture and fit-out options for small spaces in 2026.

Financing Your Dream Tiny Home: All You Need To Know In 2026
House prices have risen dramatically in recent years. With NZ now ranked the sixth least affordable country to buy a house, it’s no surprise that Kiwis are looking to tiny homes for their first buy. Yet not everyone has thousands of dollars in the bank ready to purchase, that’s why we’ve put together this guide to explore affordable financing options.

Fox Cabins Coming to the Tiny House Expo 2026!
Fox Cabins will once again be at the Tiny Home Expo at Mystery Creek! Check out the full article for information.

New Granny Flat Regulations in New Zealand: What You Need to Know
New Zealand is set to introduce significant changes to its regulations regarding granny flats (or accessory dwellings) in 2026, offering more flexibility and opportunities for homeowners and developers. These upcoming regulatory shifts are part of a broader effort to address housing shortages and make housing more affordable and accessible.

Tiny Homes NZ: The 5 Best Builders You Can Trust – 2026
If you are looking for the shortlist of the five best Tiny Home Builders you can trust – take a look at who made the cut this year.

5 Essential Design Considerations for Your Tiny House
Every square centimetre counts when designing on a small scale. So, we’ve put together five essential design considerations to keep in mind when planning your tiny house project.

Tiny Homes Raglan: See Our Home
A new era For Fox Cabins. Based in our home town of Raglan, Waikato, we have the unique advantage of operating out of our own purpose-built and company-owned factory.

A Tiny Home, A Big Life: Sue’s Everest XL Journey
It was one of those classic winter days you don’t easily forget—big blue skies, fringed by the bare bones of deciduous trees. The sun streamed through the car windows as marketing expert Nick and Fleur set off, coffees in hand, bound for Ngahinapouri to meet Sue: Retired School administrator, mother, grandmother, and proud owner of a Fox Cabins Everest XL Tiny Home.

Moisture Reduction and Management in Tiny Homes
Even in the coziest of homes, temperature swings are an everyday battle – a dance between the sun’s warmth and the chill of the changing seasons.
But what about tiny houses? For many homeowners, these small dwellings provide a cozy and eco-friendly living space. However, they come with their unique set of challenges, one of which is controlling moisture in such a small space.

The Rise of 70m² Transportable Homes in New Zealand: A Smart Housing Solution
As housing affordability continues to be a challenge across New Zealand, innovative solutions are emerging to help address the growing demand for affordable, flexible living options. One such solution gaining popularity is the 70m² transportable home—a compact, versatile, and cost-effective option that provides both homeowners and renters with a viable path to affordable housing.

The Client Journey – An Overview
We want to outline the journey taking you from the idea of purchasing and going tiny through to delivery so you can work through the

Frequently Asked Tiny House Questions
House prices have risen dramatically in recent years. With NZ now ranked the sixth least affordable country to buy a house, it’s no surprise that Kiwis are looking to tiny homes for their first buy. Yet not everyone has thousands of dollars in the bank ready to purchase, that’s why we’ve put together this guide to explore affordable financing options.