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
10 November 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.