Building a yurt in New Zealand

[Kiwi Yurti]

Kia ora!

I was wondering if anyone is building a ger/yurt in New Zealand. We seem to have a few suppliers here but I'd like to hear from someone who has actually put one up and lived in it in our damp climate. I am thinking of getting one, as big as I can find, to use as a permanent family home but I have a few worries specific to our environment.

I am mainly concerned with:

1) noise (and other problems) from our harsh winter wind (I have a 3 year old who doesn't sleep well)
2) mould (the exact thing I am running from in rented accommodation)

I am also interested in hearing about any potential problems with council approval for the dwelling although I realise this varies due to location.

So, if anyone has any NZ-based experience who could enlighten me, I'd be very grateful.