land for lease. exclusive to ruru clients.
We find your land. That's part of what we do.
Every Ruru client has access to our in-house land search and match service — at no cost. Once you're in conversation with us about a build, we get to work finding you a site. We work with landowners across New Zealand who are open to leasing part of their property to a tiny home owner, and we match them with the right people.
Tell us where in New Zealand you want to be. We'll take it from there.
Do you have land to lease?
If you own property and have ever thought about generating income from an unused corner of it — we'd love to hear from you. We assess your site, walk you through the planning and consent picture, and connect you with vetted Ruru clients who are ready to place a home.
No development required. No large-scale commitment. Just a practical conversation about what's possible.
Seeking Land for Lease
Ira is a nurse at a GP near Nelson Hospital who bikes to work, hikes on weekends, and grows things whenever she can. She's quiet, active, and genuinely community-minded — the kind of person who makes a neighbourhood better simply by being in it. She's looking for a sunny urban spot to call home.
Shelley spent years caring for others' homes before deciding it was time to create her own. She's building a custom Ruru tiny home that reflects who she is — thoughtful, beautiful, and free. She's looking for a sunny, peaceful spot in Nelson–Tasman to put down roots and call home.
Alan found land before his home was finished, for lease in Tasman thanks to the Ruru Landshare efforts - one more person living safely in their beautiful Ruru Tiny Home on Wheels - on leased land. We’re happy!
Offering Land for Lease
BRIGHTWATER, TASMAN. Fully resource consented section, available for up to two tiny homes. Septic, Water, UV Treatment and access to Power available. Site levelled and gravelled.
GOLDEN DOWNS, WAKEFIELD, TASMAN. Fully resource consented section, available from mid 2026 as site needs to be cleared from an old cottage first. Perfect location with school bus connection to Richmond / Nelson. Get in touch with Fran for details.
MAHANA, TASMAN. A fantastic opportunity for a Tiny Home on shared land with the landowner. Very private and beautiful. Setup to be discussed for the right person only. Mature respectful and professional, quiet lessees would be ideal for this setting.
KERIKERI, BAY OF ISLANDS. 3 sections available for long term lease, approximately 1000m2 per site with driveway, gravelled pad, 10min from Kerikeri township. $295 per week 1 site available. 2 sites leased.
HAWARDEN, CANTERBURY. Private section available in Hawarden 45mins to Rangiora, $150 per week. Access to water and power. Off street parking. Well behaved pets welcome. Fenced. Quiet considerate neighbours seeking the same.
COMING SOON - ROTORUA.
DARGAVILLE, RUAWAI. Site with power, water, parking available for up to two tiny homes. $200 per week. Pets negotiable. Families, singles, couples, retirees or digital nomads welcome!
COMING SOON - MAPUA.
ROTORUA. A 44-hectare gated property. With 30 hectares of native planting, sealed road access, power and water on site, and flexible section sizes. Multiple sites available — including two off-grid locations. Sections can be configured to accommodate two tiny homes side by side.