Aramoana man Just Doi has asked the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to step in to a dispute between him and the Dunedin City Council over whether his home is a boat or a house that requires a building consent. PHOTOS: STEPHEN JAQUIERY : 'House' that rocked the boat

Olive the dog rests in front of the fire inside Aramoana man Just Doi's structure which he says is a boat. : 'House' that rocked the boat

'House' that rocked the boat : 'House' that rocked the boat