Who we are?
We are a small Nelson, NZ based social enterprise established in 2016 by Ian McComb.
Ian is an infrastructure engineer with 30 years of experience working with councils, developers, builders and other sectors. He has an extensive background in development, planning and infrastructure and is able to bridge the gap between clients and councils.
Together with Ian, there is a highly skilled team working on different projects.
What we do?
Small Time facilitates small-and-tiny community housing solutions for individuals and groups.
We seek to add enduring value through high environmental and energy efficiency performance, and edible landscaping standards.
Options include:- House and land packages
- Subdivision facilitation
- Co-housing developments
HomeBiogas
In line with our commitment to work with green companies, we are proud to be the official HomeBiogas reseller in New Zealand.
With this innovative, easy-to-install backyard bio-system you can live a self-sustainable life with minimal effort by recycling your food scraps into clean cooking gas and rich fertilizer for your garden.
Magically transform your waste into free renewable energy.
EKOS Certified
Small Time Developments is proud to be certified as a Carbon Friendly Business with EKOS.
This means that we used EKOS’ *lite calculator to estimate and offset our business’s operational emissions with certified carbon credits.
EKOS offsets grow and protect forests in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands to help deliver climate resilience, waterways protection, erosion control, biodiversity conservation & community economic development.
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Why Community?
Community developments are often more cost-effective than individual developments and allow for shared use of space and resources.
This is economically, socially and medically beneficial.
Co-housing and eco-villages are similar in that they both address issues of affordability, ecological impact and community building.
These are both usually small, residential projects that have the following features:
- privately owned individual homes
- large multi-use common facilities creating a stronger sense of community
- a healthy balance between community and privacy
- elements of self-management, trust and familiarity
