Whanganui River Tiny

About Whanganui River Tiny

Whanganui River Tiny works inland of Whanganui and along the river road. Off-grid is the default rather than the option — half their sites have no grid power, all of them rely on rainwater, and most need a dispersal-field design that lodges with Horizons Regional Council. Their build numbers are small (6–8 a year) but their off-grid systems are the most mature of any builder we list.

Signature style

Off-grid one-beds with full Horizons paperwork

Models they build

• One-bed cabin

  20–30 m², full consent path, lives as a self-contained home.

  $110k–$175k

• Off-grid self-contained

  20–30 m² with solar, batteries, composting WC, rainwater & greywater on board.

  $145k–$215k

Towns they service

• Whanganui
• Marton
• Taihape
• Raetihi
• river-country interior