42 days' notice
The notice must state that the owner or a family member genuinely intends to move in.
Earliest valid date, if you serve notice today
9 December 2026
Notice periods run from the day after service, plus one buffer day so this date is never short.
Legal reference: s.51(1)(c) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Source: Residential Tenancies Act 1986, as amended by the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024. This is general information, not legal advice - check tenancy.govt.nz or a lawyer for your specific situation.