Good to see the New Zealand Building Code does not apply in the Far North District.
That pergola appears well affixed and supported awaiting the approaching cyclone season. Not to mention the self-contained cabin and the long-drop out the back. No doubt all inspected and passed with flying colours by the FNDC.
Laws are only for others in New Zealand, it's obvious the 'we never ceded sovereignty' can do whatever in A-oh-tea-a-rower. Nothing less is expected in the nephew's territory of Kaikohe.