Storage Sheds NZ to store tools and equipment

Q: What size storage shed can I build without a building consent?

In many cases, sheds up to 30 square metres can be built without building consent. Larger sheds will usually require consent depending on the design and intended use. On rural land, some exemptions may apply, but requirements vary depending on use, fire risk, natural hazards and insurance considerations. Property owners are responsible for ensuring compliance.

Q: Do I need to be a licensed building practitioner to build a shed?

No, a licensed building practitioner is not required to build a non-residential shed. LBP requirements apply to restricted building work on habitable residential buildings where structural and weathertightness requirements apply under the Building Code and standards such as NZS 3604 or NASH.

Storage Sheds NZ – Small to Large Kitset Sheds

Storage sheds range from small garden sheds to large buildings used for farm, rural lifestyle, and commercial storage. We specialize in medium to large sheds designed for Kiwis, for both private and business use.

Flexible Design Options

Custom sizes to suit your site and intended use
Single or multiple doors and access points
Roller doors, PA doors, windows and other options
Open, enclosed or partially enclosed areas
Storage, workshop, vehicle or mixed-use layouts
Custom internal layouts and building configurations
Roof and wall options to suit the building design
Site and location-specific engineering

Farm, Rural & Lifestyle Storage Sheds

Our storage sheds are used throughout New Zealand on residential, rural, and lifestyle properties for machinery, tools, and general storage. Our larger sheds allow for more usable space and are more future-proof once built.

Whether you need workshop space on your lifestyle block for a car or boat, or bulk storage for horticultural and agricultural tractors and implements, we have the right size storage shed for you.

When a Garden Shed Isn’t Enough

If a small lightweight garden shed doesn’t quite meet your storage needs, we also supply heavier utility storage sheds for the backyard. These sit between a garden shed and a two or three bay garage, and are ideal for hobby workspaces, games rooms, or storing tools and equipment.

Storage sheds We’ve Built Across New Zealand

Real builds, real results. Take a look at some of the Storage sheds we’ve supplied and built for Kiwi properties just like yours.

Storage shed

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Machinery Shed

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Storage Garage

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Photos and Details of our system

The average shed company designs buildings based on standard measurements simply rounded to the meter, then builders trim the excess cladding to suit. We do it way better – we base each dimension on the total cover of the cladding sheets

Why?

A wall 12.3 m wide instead of 12.0 m really makes a difference. Everything lines up, flashings fit properly, reducing waste and saving time.

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Get a Barn Price

Want to know what a Kiwi barn will cost? Option 1: Get ballpark pricing. Option 2: Use our 3D shed designer to create your own custom layout, then hit send to get a firm price.

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Cladding sheets and flashing alignment on a NZ made shed

Why Choose Us

We do things differently — and it shows in every building we supply.

New Zealand Steel

Locally sourced New Zealand Steel throughout — dependable quality, accountable supply chain, built to last.

Site Specific Engineering

Engineered for your exact site conditions — not a generic solution. Built right, from the ground up.

20 Years Experience

Over 20 years of expertise goes into every barn we design and build, from pitch angles to the finishing details.

COLORSTEEL® Cladding

Genuine COLORSTEEL® cladding, engineered for the NZ climate. Strong, weathertight, and available in a full range of colours.

Storage Shed Design & Construction

Storage sheds need to be practical, durable, and secure, with strong materials and reliable construction.

Interior of completed steel shed showing open span, roller doors, and clean structural layout

Colour Chart

NZ Steels Colour steel range.

Whether it’s in the country, in a commercial or residential area, the wide selection colours provided by NZ steel from their Colorsteel Maxam range allows you to choose the most suitable combination of colors and shades for your individual environment.

Colour Selection Tool

COLORSTEEL colour chart showing available colours

Explore More Barn Options

We offer a variety of barn styles to suit different uses and preferences. View all barn options here.

Find Answers to the Most Common Questions Here

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us and we’ll get back to you quickly.

What size storage shed can I build without a building consent?

In many cases, you can build a shed up to 30m² without needing building consent. Anything larger will usually require consent, depending on the design and intended use.
If you’re on rural land and storing things like hay or animal feed, some exemptions may apply. However, there is a lot of confusion around this, and considerations can vary depending on what you are storing, including factors such as health and safety, fire risk, natural hazards, and insurance.
It’s important to do your own due diligence. As the property owner, you are responsible for what is built on your land – not the shed salesperson.

Do I need to be a licensed building practitioner to build a shed?

No. You don’t need to be a licensed building practitioner to build a non-residential shed. LBP requirements apply to restricted building work on habitable residential buildings, where structural integrity and weathertightness requirements apply under the Building Code and relevant standards such as NZS 3604 or NASH.