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The right design Making a home beautiful and liveable

How to create space

and privacy

Great interiors reflect who lives there New ideas for outdoor living

The strength of AUTHENTICITY What constitutes a ‘grand design’ is changing

Designing spaces to suit lifestyles

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Contents

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THE RIGHT DESIGN

14 STUNNER IN SUMNER

Making a home beautiful and liveable

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BEAN SCENE

15 HARBOURSIDE HUMMER

Retro-styled appliances remain the king of cool

8 NINE STARS

NZ’s first 9 Homestar-rated house

How a hillside home creates its own serene space

A tricky build that blends seamlessly into the streetscape

20 DESIGNING SPACES TO

SUIT LIFESTYLES

9 LIFESTYLES

24 PERSONAL REFLECTIONS

Items to fill your life with style

10 CANTERBURY’S

BRILLIANT BUILDS

The 2018 Canterbury Architecture Awards showcase some stunning designs

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Entertainment and extended living areas the way you want them

Great interiors reflect who lives there

31 THE STRENGTH OF AUTHENTICITY

What constitutes a ‘grand design’ is changing with the times

NATIONAL SALES

38 CREATING GREAT SPACES

How to get the space and privacy you need – without moving

42 A HOME THAT GIVES MORE

THAN IT TAKES

Seven performance areas any sustainable home needs

44 NEW IDEAS FOR

OUTDOOR LIVING

Creating atmosphere and intimacy

DESIGN & PRODUCTION

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Home design

The right design The dream of an architecturally-designed home in which a harmonious balance of form and function is achieved is now easier and more affordable than ever.

But what makes a home beautiful and really liveable?

Peter Mannion of Synergy Design has designed award-winning homes all over the world and is known for his residential design experience and exceptional style.

Commenting on the importance of design, Peter says, “Great designs must be sensitive to the local area and environment, with a strong focus on balanced proportions, and smart functional elements, to create exciting homes that really work and are very liveable.”

Design traps “When they [homebuilders] are designing a house themselves, a lot of clients and builders fall into the trap of thinking they need to have something in every square metre, when it’s actually the feeling of space that counts.”

Trends in kitchens Peter highlights the functionality of kitchens being of great importance.

The butler’s pantry has become a popular addition to the Kiwi kitchen, not because everyone suddenly has a butler, but because they are a great way of keeping kitchen clutter and mess out of sight. This has growing importance as people continue to embrace open-plan homes.

“We put careful thought and consideration into the zones in the house and how they are going to work in family situations,” explains Peter. “Every part of the home should be enjoyable and liveable, so we try to minimise less important spaces, such as hallways.”

It is also optional extras, in terms of architectural features such as high ceilings and atmospheric fireplaces, which can set your home apart from the rest and lend it real personality and individuality.

What contributes to a home being liveable? Peter shares his top tips: Your home should be a joy and fun to live in.

The house should be well sited on your section to maximise its position in relation to the sun.

Every member of the household should be catered for, meaning a parents retreat for privacy and play areas for kids or a place to do homework.

If you are a sociable household, visitors and guests need to feel welcome and comfortable, whether they are staying for a few hours or a week.

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Kitchens

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If you’ve been put off rangehoods in the past due to their noisy nature, Schweigen solves the issue by removing the motor from the hood and installing it outside your home, ensuring silent extraction in your kitchen.

Designed to look great in any kitchen thanks to European-inspired design, Schweigen silent rangehoods feature the highly-efficient German Isodrive Motor, which uses all its energy for extraction, rather than pushing air up against gravity.

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Kitchens

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Retro-styled fittings and appliances have been in vogue for a while, and with super stylish offerings such as this gorgeous coffee machine from Smeg, the trend doesn’t look to be going anywhere.

The three button selection allows for one or two cups and a steam function. The coffee temperature and water hardness settings can be personalised and the machine can be programmed to shut off after intervals ranging from nine minutes to three hours.

One of the standout features of this compact machine is that it enables coffee lovers to make the exact coffee of their choice. This is because the machine is designed to use both barista style coffee grounds and pre-filled paper pods, allowing users to choose the roast they prefer and introduce an authentic café style coffee and aroma into the home.

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Green buildings

New Zealand’s first 9 Star rated home A Christchurch family home has become the first house in New Zealand to receive a 9 Homestar rating from the NZ Green Building Council (NZGBC).

The new home, at 15 Dove Grove, Westmorland Heights – which produces virtually no power bills – has been awarded the rating after being assessed on its health, warmth and energy efficiency.

It’s been designed and built to prove that highly sustainable homes are achievable for Kiwi families.

Homestar is the NZGBC’s independent national rating tool it measures NZ houses and apartments on a scale of 6-10.

A 6 Homestar rating or higher provides the assurance that a house will be warmer, drier, healthier and cost less to run than a typical new house built to building code, while a 10 Homestar rating is regarded as a world-leading house.

There are only four houses and one apartment block in NZ with a 10 Homestar rating and the Dove Grove property is the first in NZ to receive a 9 Homestar rating.

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The Westmorland Heights home was built by Evolution, the energyefficient homes division of Rilean Construction. Rilean Construction Canterbury director, Trevor Meikle, who built the house, says the home was designed to be lived in.

“It was designed to achieve maximum comfort and health within a reasonable budget, using Homestar criteria as a guide. We were not targeting a specific rating during the design and build process, so we are thrilled to realise we have succeeded so well,” Trevor says.

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Architecture

Canterbury’s brilliant builds The 2018 Canterbury Architecture Awards have again showcased a range of stunning designs.

Enberg House

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Architecture

Ellis House This earthquake rebuild in Fendalton is another award-winning Sheppard and Rout creation. “A light, airy, contemporary form replaces a Georgian-style brick home, while meeting the mandatory requirement to maintain a similar size and footprint,” the jury said.

-Photo by Jamie Armstrong.

Endberg House Enberg House, designed by Mitchell Stout Dodd Architects, is described as “simple yet sophisticated”. The house, one of the final works by David Mitchell who passed away in April this year, is “an expression of a higher level of architectural achievement,” the jury said.

Mount Pleasant House

- Photo by Lucas K Doolan.

Rhodes House Christchurch practice PRau received two awards. One was for Rhodes House, a project described by the architect as a “Cabinet of curiosities”. “The devil may be in the details, but in this case the detailing has enabled the basics to work,” the jury said.

- Photo by Hazel Redmond.

Mt Pleasant House Borrmeister Architects’ Mt Pleasant House was described as “A confident rebuild that squeezes the potential from a tricky hillside corner site. It is a confident rebuild that squeezes the potential from a tricky hillside corner site.”

Ellis House

-Photo by Dennis Radermacher.

Run by the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA), the awards set a benchmark for the country’s buildings and recognise the contribution of architects to their towns and communities.

Canterbury architects have a wellestablished reputation for designing high-quality and inventive housing, and the tradition continued this year, with nine awards for residential projects. Here’s a taste of some of the winning projects.

Black Rock House This Sheppard and Rout Architects’ designed home has a “bunker-like appearance evocative of the old gun emplacements located around the harbour,” the jury said.

“On entering however, the feel of the house is completely different. It has expansive views of the harbour and a sense of lightness and airiness.” Photo by Jason Mann.

Rhodes House

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Concise Constrution

The passive home specialists The passive house movement reinvigorated Leighton Baker’s passion for the trade and Cantabrians are reaping life-changing benefits of such synchronicity.

Research confirms the advantages of passive building methods in comparison to a standard build, the industry is seeing increasing capabilities for passive building and design, and we have, in Canterbury, a building landscape that’s ripe for innovation. So why aren’t all new builds today passive builds?

Until now, price has been a determining factor, but on Canterbury’s doorstep is a nifty construction company called Concise Construction and they’ve rewritten the rule book.

“Passive construction opened our eyes to a whole new level of building where we can build houses that are warm and dry and really cheap to heat,” owner-operator Leighton Baker says.

A builder of 20+ years, Leighton established Concise Construction seven years ago to concentrate on housing and light commercial projects, but its focus has since narrowed in on passive house construction.

Its newly designated Low Energy Construction division exists to deliver homes that provide better living environments for their inhabitants.

“The passive ethos is not so much a style of building, but a standard where you are trying to achieve four main things: air tightness, great insulation, good ventilation and correct orientation.

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“One thing that is quite obvious is that the people that really need homes like this are the elderly and those with young families. With a low energy home, the air is dry and filtered, so those living in them have less risks from bronchial conditions and dampness.”

The challenge then came in developing a system that that is easily replicated, not too labour intensive, and not overly expensive, so these homes can be mass produced at a price that is affordable.

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A recently completed project for which Foam It insulation was used achieved an air tightness level of just over one, which Leighton says is fantastic considering the foam was providing most of that airtight seal.

He adds the great thing about low energy is that it can be modelled and measured, which provides peace of mind for clients.

“All of our homes now utilise a heat recovery ventilation system so there is no more mould and wet air in the house and people can breathe easy.

“Foam It Insulation will help builders achieve great results for their clients and we are really excited about this.”

Furthermore, Leighton says, “We are constantly monitoring international products and services so that we can supply our clients with market leading technology and results”.

“This has helped us develop a building system which is low cost, easily replicated and highly efficient,” Leighton says.

They say the proof is in the pudding and they are right – Foam It is highly rated against its alternatives.

“Its R-values are way in excess of current insulation with the advantage of no airflow through the insulation and once applied, it is difficult to penetrate that layer.”

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House of the Year awards

Stunner in Sumner

In a picturesque setting, surrounded by native bush overlooking Sumner beach, this stunning hillside home creates a serene space.

That wasn’t the only aspect that required forward thinking. LOC Construction was tasked with retaining a majority of the original roof structure whilst replacing all of the wall framing “This meant we had to prop the roof structure then demolish the existing walls and replace them as we went.”

This 120sqm Sumner beauty is a true showcase of what LOC Construction is renowned for, building and renovating some of the region’s most outstanding architecturally-designed homes, and overcoming complexities with an innovative and forwardthinking approach.

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Encased in natural cedar it complements the landscape and looks right at home. The masterpiece of LOC Construction, this home is well within its rights to be draped in awards.

Entered in the Bunnings Renovation $500,000 — $1 million category at the Master Builders’ House of the Year Awards, the home was granted the Regional Category Winner award, a Gold Award and is a Gold Reserve Finalist.

LOC Construction manager Tom O’ Connell says this was a unique

job; a home re-planned within its existing footprint in an impossibly steep location – though unassuming to the untrained eye, complexities were guaranteed.

Due to its steep hillside location there was limited access. “The site only had a steep walkway down to the house and no parking on the road. In order to get the 8m steel beams up to the job we had to use a helicopter.

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Harbourside hummer The Bowater family has become a part of the landscape in the Harbour Basin and Banks Peninsula region.

“The property is fronted with a 2.7m concrete retaining wall that had a tight clearance between the top and the overhead power lines, so everything had to be carried up the old brick steps, 35 in all, (not that he was counting), or by using a Hiab, as we could not operate a crane with such tight clearances.

Bowater Builders owner Greg Bowater says his family have been building homes in the Harbour Basin for more than 50 years.

“Having worked on hills for many years now, I think the main way to overcome challenges that arise are to plan well and make sure there is a back-up plan if things don’t quite go to that plan.

Greg appreciates that the homes they build are part of the landscape and will remain so for years to come. “They will be part of the history of this area, so it’s important to make them a positive addition.”

“We have an impressive team of sub-contractors that I know I can trust and are experienced at solving these problems.

Self-proclaimed office slave, co-owner and quantity surveyor, Andrea Bowater, says Greg has never been one to blow his own trumpet, but he’s been building great houses for years.

“The health and safety aspect of this type of work has to be acknowledged. These are sites that need to be managed well, kept tidy, and staff need to be aware of what’s going on around them.”

This year, for the first time, Andrea entered one of their homes into the House of the Year Awards — just for interest’s sake.

These builds are Greg’s fortè and as such he takes the challenges in his stride.

The home, a Lyttelton build, sits on a tricky hill-site and blends seamlessly into the streetscape of the historic port town with its exterior affinity to a dainty boat shed.

The finished product speaks volumes. A contemporary home with exposed structural details offering an industrial feel.

“As always in hill areas, access was one of the big challenges,” Greg explains.

“The open plan design lends itself to the owners eclectic industrialstyle furniture,” Andrea explains.

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House of the Year awards

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The high ceilings allow for a grand mezzanine floor that is used as a second living area, an observation platform, a spare bedroom and an office.

Expansive harbour views provide serenity, a sense of lightness and airiness in contrast with the strong industrial finish.

And, just for interest’s sake, 50 years of quality workmanship was confirmed when Bowater Builders was awarded with the Regional Category Winner award, a Gold Award, and are through for a second round of judging at the National House of the Year Awards as Gold Reserve Finalists.

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House of the Year awards

Blending old with new A seamless upgrade that enhances and modernises without obtruding is the ultimate artistry in a home renovation.

A major 50sqm of additional space was added to this traditional Christchurch home by the team at LOC Construction.

Rich with solid rimu paneling and golden wooden floors, it was critical to the homes essence that the extension tied in.

“This was our biggest challenge,” LOC Construction manager Tom O’Connell explains.

“The new paneling had to match the existing exactly. We were unable to source new rimu mouldings to match the colour of the existing, this meant we had to make our own mouldings out

of the rimu skirting boards we removed from the wall that was removed from the house.

“The boys and I loved this, as it’s real craftsman work that you don’t often get to do these days.”

Awarded with a Silver Award at last year’s House of the Year Awards, the judges stated there was almost no telling where the original residence ends and the addition begins.

Work took place while the clients remained in the home, as such LOC Construction completely shut off the end of

the house that the clients were living in, so they weren’t effected by noise or dust, and the team worked longer hours to get the job completed as quickly as possible.

This impressive renovation has given this home a new lease of life without depleting its classic charm.

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their clients to establish a clear vision that they then go out of their way to accomplish.

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NKR Builders

Built for today, Building by its very nature is not overly environmentally friendly, but with careful consideration and planning, the impact can be significantly reduced.

good for tomorrow

Ryan house, built by NKR Builders Ltd was designed to reduce the overall environmental impact, during and after construction, to ensure it could meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations.

NKR Builders director Nathan Roberts has always prided himself on exceptional workmanship, Ryan House was an opportunity to take that workmanship to the next level and demonstrate a cleaner way to build.

Solidifying the quality that NKR Builders is renowned for, Ryan House was awarded a Gold Award at the Registered Master Builders House of The Year Awards 2018 and is a National Gold Reserve Finalist in the Resene New Home up to $450,000 category.

Forward thinking NKR Builders has thoughtfully considered every step and stage of the Ryan House construction, from using New Zealandsourced materials with a carbon zero footprint to ensuring their build processes are environmentally friendly and resource efficient.

With the home’s energy efficiency front of mind, the home utilises increased R rated insulation which provides the foundation of energy efficiency, slowing down the transfer of heat thus decreasing the need for heating and cooling systems.

But it doesn’t stop there, add insulated exterior doors, thermally broken aluminium extrusion

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Entering through the striking red door of Ryan House exposes you to the modern, open-plan layout that ensures every square metre has a purpose - a space that works in cohesion and offers an uninterrupted flow.

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windows with double glazing and tinted glass alongside the thermosiphon design, which incorporates high level automated windows allowing heat exchange throughout the house via natural convection. Energy efficiency, with just these few elements, is nearly at its peak.

Through careful planning and design, a full grey water and storm water system has been provisioned allowing a further step towards a sustainable lifestyle, independent of climate or rainfall; also providing greater security for future water supplies.

Additionally the home uses solar energy for hot water, and full provisioning for future solar expansion is included meeting its needs now with future needs covered as well.

Every consideration has been made down to using LED lighting throughout the property, eliminating further carbon emissions.

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Despite its modest 115sqm footprint this house manages to deceive the most sceptical viewer; tall ceilings with exposed rafters gives the presence of unlimited space and freedom, while providing a feeling of warmth and comfort.

Its compact size and orientation both contributing to its efficiency.

Entering through the striking red door of Ryan House exposes you to the modern, open-plan layout that ensures every square metre has a purpose - a space that works in cohesion and offers an uninterrupted flow.

The living area incorporates a modern ultra-low emission burner which heats the entire property by using a thermosiphon design.

At the heart of this clever home lies the modern, user-friendly kitchen. The walk-in butler’s pantry provides ample storage and flexibility and the free-flowing design

to the outside entertainment area makes this the social hub of the house.

Two large bedrooms occupy the rear of the property, with a separate bathroom and toilet.

The master suite has a modern feel with a walk around wardrobe and seamlessly flows outside to provide a sense of unlimited expansion.

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New homes

Designing spaces to suit lifestyles Build & Renovate Today spoke to John McGrail, design director of Dalman Architects about design trends for entertaining and extended living spaces. “Big isn’t necessarily best anymore,� John says. “People are looking for high quality, high functioning spaces that respond to their lifestyles, are adaptable and inspire them.

“As the pressure goes on land availability and affordability of building, there are strong moves to be more efficient with space, and achieving this through smaller but better considered homes. “Entertaining need not be compromised however, as from challenges come opportunities!

“Great planning, flexibility and customisation are what make a great ‘entertainers’ home – whether entertaining yourself, your family or your guests, it’s the ability to flow from space to space, indoor to out; the ability to be in sun, in shade, shelter from winds, capture views; having a variety of space, small intimate nooks, to open galleries and a sense of space; a home that speaks of the occupants and expresses their values.�

As architects and interior designers on commercial and hospitality projects across the country, Dalman Architects understands the qualities of great entertaining spaces and takes this experience into its residential work.

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Big isn’t necessarily best anymore,” John says. “People are looking for high quality, high functioning spaces that respond to their lifestyles, are adaptable and inspire them.

- Dalman Architects design director John McGrail

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contemporary landscape, and outdoor living spaces incorporating concealed heating, lighting and audio.

They were recently involved with a contemporary rural home boasting flowing family spaces and multiple connections to varying outdoor and indoor spaces, and offering protection from changing winds and other environmental factors.

Another example, a home in Lyttleton, offers seamless flow between interior and exterior decks while large, glazed sliding doors capture the view and showcase the dynamic of the working port.

They helped to design an enviable hill ide home with open and connected entertaining spaces: Entering via a long gallery, garden space is borrowed to provide a sense of integration and size with a resort-like feel.

This leads into a central dining area showcasing a 12-seat dining table, an open kitchen with a generous kitchen-bar flowing to both formal indoor and exterior terraces, which utilise an operable louvre roof and outdoor heating for all-year use.

They also renovated a Merivale home, transitioning character interior features with a

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One particularly unique project in both complexity and design, in a Banks Peninsula home, incorporated a sunken outdoor room protected by an interlocking louvre roof.

They’ve also worked with owners of a house in Fiji, where so much living is based around the verandah space to achieve the connection between house and pool.

John says, “The reality is the built environment shapes our life, influences our moods and in the extreme cases, affects our health and wellbeing. Poor planning of the basics can never be decorated out.

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It’s the ability flow from space to space, indoor to out; the ability to be in sun, in shade, shelter from winds, capture views; having a variety of space, small intimate nooks to open galleries and a sense of space; a home that speaks of the occupants and expresses their values.

- Dalman Architects design director John McGrail

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Each of the homes we have lived in has a different feel and a different style – however, what all of these spaces have in common is their role in sheltering us and our life stories.

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While a house provides a place to gather, it is also our haven where we can express our feelings and experience important and meaningful occasions that create our individual lives.

Therefore, I strongly believe that a home provides the canvas on which we can illustrate who we are – our story. Your home should look like you (even if you use an interior designer) and incorporate your history, perhaps mementoes from travels, items passed on from relatives, and cheesy objects from childhood.

As an interior designer, I believe my role is to take your history and stories, and filter them through my knowledge of design concepts and sources to create the very best possible version of your taste.

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As an interior designer, I believe my role is to take your history and stories, and filter them through my knowledge of design concepts and sources to create the very best possible version of your taste.

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I absolutely love collaborating with clients, creating a vision for what their home could be and seeing this come to life – this is why I created Feather & Oak Interiors!

There are some amazing new fabrics being released from the international fabric houses that are perfect for feature cushions and soft furnishings.

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I wish to encourage you on your journey to create a home and a life that you love.

We have been busy sourcing beautiful homeware and giftware for Feather & Oak Interiors for the change in season and adding some new focal pieces into your home is another option to refresh a space.

I absolutely love collaborating with clients, creating a vision for what their home could be and seeing this come to life –

As an interior designer it is wonderful working with clients who are excited to journey through finding their style and weaving their lives into their homes – crafting a space that tells a story about them and their journey.

I always feel hugely privileged to be part of this process and love the wonderful relationships that develop with clients as we go through the process of creating their home.

Having a home that speaks to you and embodies your style can make such a difference to the feeling that you get when you arrive home after a long day, and your ability to relax and recharge. Our environment affects our mood and temperament, and often in a work setting this is somewhat out of our control.

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Many trends pass through the world of interior design and sometimes they can be challenging to navigate.

When discussing trends with clients, my advice is that ‘classic and liveable beats the trendy and short-lived’, ‘thoughtfully designed and produced goods with sustainable materials are a far better investment than big box bargains’ and ‘stay true to you – live with what you love!’

Pull apart what is trending and pick out what speaks to you and select that aspect to feature in your home.

Another way to freshen a space is to style with the change of season.

With spring upon us it might be as simple as a vase of spring bulbs or a lightly fragranced candle; or reworking cushions and throws with a lighter, brighter colour scheme and interesting textures.

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Show homes

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With spacious living areas centred around seamless indoor/outdoor living, this design features sun-drenched living areas with large sliders out to a patio area. Visit our showhome to see our award-winning quality, plus decor and floor plan options that our designers can tailor to perfectly match your unique personal style.

This design offers a spacious open plan living with beautiful features that highlight the personal touches in the fixtures, fittings and furnishings. Skylights, timber slates and plaster internal feature walls give this home a distinctive quality and trendy atmosphere.

Come and talk with one of our Design Consultants about our award-winning deisgns that can be tailored to reflect your unique living style.

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Oozing with style and colour your will struggle not to fall in love with this home.

A Design & Build home is a home that is designed and priced from scratch, and then built - although an existing design can also be used as a starting point. With a Design & Build home you have more of an “architectural� or unique plan and look. www.signature.co.nz | 0800 8444 88

37 Prestons Park Drive Marshland, Christchurch 4

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Based on our Falcon plan this new Design & Build showhome has been beautifully designed using the highest quality finishes.

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Gold award winning Showhome designed to impress!

A Stunning Family Home Designed to Maximise Your Lifestyle.

This gorgeous 4 bedroom family home positioned for the sun and indoor outdoor living with a gorgeous portico to relax and entertain in.

A designer kitchen is the central hub of the open plan living areas with a separate lounge, both with impressive feature walls. The bathroom is spacious and certainly has the wow factor!

Jennian Homes can take your dreams and turn them into a reality – Your personality, our expertise!. www.jennian.co.nz | 0800 JENNIAN

7 Lemonwood Drive Faringdon, Rolleston

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Light filled spacious living areas, gourmet kitchen, luxurious Master Bedroom and Ensuite along with a stunning covered outdoor entertaining area are just a few of the outstanding features in this home. Add to that the latest in smart home technology, entry lighting feature and contemporary media cabinet this will be an experience unlike any other you have had before. www.hallmarkhomes.co.nz | 0508 442 556

9 Lemonwood Drive Faringdon, Rolleston

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From the moment you set foot in this awardwinning Showhome, the attention to detail will show you what sets us apart!

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5 Lemonwood Drive, Rolleston, Selwyn

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Now locally owned and operated offering a comprehensive range of design and build packages.

Compass Homes can help you create a warm, secure and inviting home that you will love!

This architecturally designed 4 bedroom home features spacious open plan living.

The sheer level of dedication to every build can be seen at our latest Showhome in Awatea Park, Wigram. The cleverly designed layout features raking ceilings, butler’s pantry and a master suite that all will desire. Carefully landscaped to enhance the indoor/outdoor flow extending the entertaining areas and maximising the sun.

A must see! Customise your options, change your wall colours, facades & cladding until you can see a smarter plan for your new home.

From modern and luminous showhome, the team prides themselves on offering an exciting, well organised, low stress approach to building process enjoyable and relaxed.

Incorporating an entertainer’s dream kitchen, dining and living areas. Separate lounge and entry level decking create further seamless indoor/outdoor flow.

Highly skilled at considering the client site orientation, budget, personal style and future needs. Compass Homes brings the best materials, people, project management systems and building technology together to build you a new home you’ve always dreamed of. www.compasshomes.co.nz | 0800 50 50 60

A feature steel and timber staircase with hidden LED light strips adds to the elegance of this home – yet another stunning example of the quality craftsmanship David Reid Homes Canterbury pride themselves in.

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4 Azara Way, Awatea Park, Wigram

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54 Footbridge Terrace, Silverstream Kaiapoi 3

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2 Glenturret Drive, Highsted

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The Birches is now open for viewing at the Flemington subdivision, in Lincoln.

Standout Homes for an Outstanding Price ... Competitive Pricing from $1498 per sq.m

The design is great for squarer sections, and features all the hallmarks of a Fraemohs design – space efficient, easy living, and maximum use of every ray of sunlight! It is an entertainer’s dream with superb outdoor living space.

Homes by Parklane are a gold award-winning Christchurch building company that have been constructing homes over Canterbury as a Registered Master Builder for 18 years and have a combined 48 years industry experience and knowledge. Their Lincoln showhome is a gold and gold reserve award-winning home.

They build quality homes and pride themselves in quality service, products and excellent value for money.

Beginning at the covered main entry, step into the huge open-flow living / dining / lounge area with indoor / outdoor access. The spacious kitchen has an adjacent walk-in pantry, providing plenty of storage.

The large master suite features a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite – plus the second and third bedrooms are both generously sized with built-in wardrobes.

Practical benefits found throughout the home include a large double garage with walk-through laundry, multiple hallway storage cupboards, a spacious main bathroom featuring full bath and separate shower.

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The general layout is very versatile, as you’ll see if you ask about our alternative configurations for this home.

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16 Craig Thompson Drive, Flemington, Lincoln 3

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9 Azara Way, (off Carrs Road) Awatea Park, Wigram

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The three bedroom Awatea is a truly lovely home

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Grand designs

The strength of authenticity

By Jasper van der Lingen

Few modern cities have been able to be redeveloped citywide, at once, just as Christchurch is experiencing following the earthquakes.

Emerging from the land: A Sheppard & Rout designed house overlooking Lyttelton harbour becomes grand by being an authentic place that finds its grandeur from the context around it.

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Grand designs Sustainable principles in design are becoming more main stream a reflection of today’s heightened environmental awareness.

There is a movement towards smaller houses, signalling a step away from the conspicuous overconsumption of houses that are too large.

It’s a unique platform from which new opportunities are being explored, and the understanding of what constitutes a grand design has developed a whole new meaning.

Designs that were considered grand previously often looked backwards to the past for inspiration. English stately homes, French Chateaus and Italian Tuscan Villas were examples of buildings that evoked earlier golden ages of imagined grandeur.

Replicas of these designs popped up as their owners appeared to want to live in the past in these pretend grand designs

strangely divorced from their original time and place.

Yet post-quake in Christchurch the understanding of what constitutes a grand design appears to be shifting.

Whether it is a desire for more authenticity rather than fakery after the traumas of the quake and its aftermath, or whether it’s partly the influence of the successful television series Grand Designs, or a combination of many factors, there is a noticeable shift in taste.

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There is a sense that an authentic place somehow should relate to where it is at a deep level and be of its time.

No longer should a grand design be the grandeur of somewhere else and from another age, but instead it can be found from our place and our age.

Cues can be taken from where the dwelling is placed to make it feel it is rooted to its site in New Zealand.

Also it should somehow reflect the concerns and issues of our current age and zeitgeist. True authentic grand designs will emerge from this deep understanding, rather than imposed from the outside via a foreign image.

A house designed by Sheppard & Rout is an example of this approach. A house overlooking Lyttelton harbour on a dramatic steep hillside site attempts to manifest its condition of being in this stunning place.

It is a house that appears to fold out of the land forming a roof to inhabit beneath.

The curving roof shape reflects the form of the headland and bays and islands all around.

The necessity of having to dig into the steep slope of the site to play down the impact of the building on the beautiful setting has been treated as an opportunity.

The stone that has been excavated has not wastefully been removed and dumped, but instead it has been reapplied to the base of the house, forming a reconstituted stone outcrop that was there previously housing the cave like bedrooms.

These design decisions, and others, attempt to ensure the house could only have come

Grand designs from that particular spot with an appreciation of today’s environmental understanding.

It becomes grand by being an authentic place that finds its grandeur from the context all around it, rather than imposed from elsewhere.

The earthquakes in Christchurch made those of us who lived through it aware of the transience of things, the fragility of life and possessions, and the pain of loss.

It appears to have awakened an understandable desire for security, safety and real, meaningful things.

At the end, a design that is truly grand, one could say, discovers this from the situation it finds itself in – no longer about fakery and falsehood pretending to be from somewhere else.

Sheppard & Rout Architects 104 Salisbury Street Christchurch (03) 366 1562 admin@sheprout.com www.sheprout.com

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Grand designs

Designed to suit a lifestyle

This spectacular Queenstown home designed by Dravitzki & Brown Architecture is positioned on a terrace in Jack’s Point looking back towards Queenstown and Coronet Peak, in an area flanked on one side by Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables on the other.

Not really that bad a spot it must be said!

Just imagine yourself living in this contemporary home boasting a generous land area of 1,119sqm and being greeted by the double door entranceway leading to the living, dining and entertaining terrace.

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“The brief was to design a home that would both fit with its environment but have a modern aesthetic. It also had to be four bedrooms, maximise the elevated views and be a home that would work for a range of people, either as a permanent residence or as a holiday home,” director Katrina Dravitzki from Dravitzki and Brown Architecture says.

“The site was relatively narrow towards the north and views, with houses quite close on the eastern and western boundaries, so the design was about maximising the number of rooms that face north, whilst maintaining privacy within the home.

“The form of the house became three pavilions wide with an upper level master bedroom. The master bedroom has a 360 degree view of all the surrounding mountain peaks and Lake Wakatipu.”

The spacious home is surrounded by stunning areas of reserve both in front and behind the property, enhancing the mesmerising northerly outlook and the beauty which lies in the sound architecture of this designer home.

The geometric shape is stylish and striking, and its large yawning sliding doors and frameless glass balustrade to the upper level deck allows for superior views into the distance. Although liberally spacious, privacy doesn’t escape its quarters; a sense of intimacy

and comfort is easily found for those who choose to live here.

It contains four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two garages and a designer, custom-made, open plan kitchen containing everything you would expect to find or need, including Fisher and Paykel kitchen appliances and a wine fridge in the adjoining scullery.

Built in 2013 it was constructed using a mix of iron and cedar materials. Cedar cladding climbs the exterior walls, timber flooring covers the living and dining room areas, and beyond this point you’ll find yourself on hardwood timber decking.

The garden, which appears to go on and on as it merges into the scenic background, is fully landscaped; clean and filed down edges, frames the property lines.

“Jack’s Point in Queenstown has a rural natural character, quite different to most new subdivisions, so material choice is really important. Cedar and Corten steel are just rustic enough to blend in with the Central Otago colours, but still maintain a modern look which is important to our design style.” www.dravitzkibrown.co.nz

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Driveways, corners and curbs If you are considering subdividing your land, something you may not have put much thought into are the road designs and access ways.

These need to be considered during the early planning stages and, if done right, can increase its value.

Canterbury Kerb and Concrete managing director, Alan Judd has spent his entire working life perfecting the art of everything concrete and asphalt and has completed work on multiple large roading projects, residential subdivisions and many rural driveways and access ways.

He says simply by installing kerbing to road edges you can not only add to the value of a subdivision, but you enhance the longevity of both roads and driveways, resulting in no maintenance for at least 10 years.

Many things need to be considered when designing the layout of roads and access ways, including the number of sites in the area, expected traffic volume, storm water run-off and how it will integrate into the lifestyles of everyone in that area. Once

these factors are determined the roads and access ways are created to suit those characteristics, in accordance with the local council authority guidelines and controls.

Not sure where to start? You wouldn’t be the only one, that’s why CKC can be involved from conception through to completion.

“We are happy to advise on ideas in planning and have recommendations for surveyors/ consultants and once approval is granted, our company will project manage the complete job and complete all the works,” Alan says.

“CKC are the South Island’s trusted civil concrete contractors.”

www.ckc.nz, has many testimonials that can be viewed.

They come highly recommended with many significant projects under their belt including the new pool complex in New Brighton - a significant pour that showcases the teams’ ability.

So, if you are considering subdividing your land, consider contacting the team at Canterbury Kerb and Concrete.

Clients appreciate the professionalism CKC show and the personal communication maintained throughout each project. The CKC website,

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The team at CKC specialise in all aspects of subdivision concrete.

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Renovation & Resotration

Creating great spaces Often in a busy home, it’s difficult to find a place that’s special to you, where you can get away from it all and unwind. Here are some of our best suggestions for creating that special place you can go when you need to.

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1. A second or third bathroom with a bath Bathrooms used to be strictly functional places where you spent as little time as possible, but all that has changed.

The latest and greatest bathrooms have all the accoutrements of luxury, including mood lighting, spa baths, massaging showers, aromatherapy and sometimes even fireplaces and TVs. Best of all, they have locks on the doors so you can shut yourself away and, if you have more than one bathroom, shoo any interruptions away to another bathroom.

2. Chill out in your man cave Not to sound sexist, but we’ve never come across a female equivalent to the term ‘man cave’. Our office thinks it could be a ‘femme den’ but whether you’re male or female, we’re simply talking about a personal space where you can do as you please.

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3. Lose yourself in your kitchen You may find this hard to believe, but a lot of people actually find cooking or baking to be therapeutic. We find it anything but, but who are we to argue if we get to sample the results of the therapy?

4. Shed your preconceptions about sheds Sheds used to be where you kept the lawnmower or where you went when you were in trouble with your partner. They used to be draughty places with spiders.

Today they can be whatever you want them to be – studios, workshops, gyms, you name it.

Teenagers love the idea of taking their first step to independence by setting up in a building that’s separate from your home, so often the best way to gain back your own space is to build a sleepout or convert an existing shed into living space.

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5. Extend-a-home If you’ve got a multi-generational household, this home would be your ideal – a big home designed with separate wings for each different generation.

But if you’re like the rest of us, a simple home and deck extension like the one pictured, completed by our Christchurch West affiliate Gavin Gardener, might suffice to give you the breathing space you need.

For free advice on how best to stretch your home – and your patience – talk to your local Pzazz Builder.

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Sustainability

A home that gives more than it takes The Petals A brief outline Site Finding a site that is acceptable to build on that will do as little damage as possible to the natural environment, and how the site will be restored and protected after it has been built on.

Water

Claudia Kaltenstadler of Harakeke Consultants has spent the past 12 years dedicating her life to creating energy efficient buildings and driving sustainability.

She has seen the switch of ‘green’ buildings being considered a fad to being embraced by prominent

designers and builders as the only way forward.

Claudia accepts that many people want to live in homes that are energy efficient and sustainable, but they just aren’t sure what they need to do.

In collaboration with Land Design architectural firm

in Christchurch, who Claudia works with as an environmental consultant, she can offer advice on how to get there.

The dwelling must rely solely on renewable forms of energy such as, photovoltaic solar panels.

“At Harakeke Consultants we have the passion, knowledge and experience to advise clients every step of the way.”

Health

One concept that aligns every value that Claudia stands for, and is the most advanced measure of sustainability, is the Living Building Challenge (LBC).

The challenge is made up of seven performance areas referred to as ‘Petals’. These Petals outline the goals and intentions of the certification.

Though the LBC is the pinnacle, it goes to show what needs to be achieved for us to cherish our natural resources.

Just embracing a few of the ‘petals’ will be a leap in the right direction.

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Energy

“We’ve realised that many people simply don’t know where to start when it comes to building an energyefficient home.

Harakeke Consultants is a member of The Superhome Movement and is an accredited partner of Lifemark.

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The dwelling must use only what it can gather by collecting and filtering storm water run-off.

Harakeke Consultants can guide you through your options every step of the way to help you get the best out of your home.

A warm, dry and healthy space open to fresh air and daylight.

Materials Any materials used on site must be non-toxic and socially equitable. All manufacturers’ specifications must be kept to ensure no ‘Red Listed’ items are used.

Equity A non-discriminatory space that encourages a sense of community. Equitable access to all, regardless of ability.

Beauty Create an aesthetically pleasing space that uplifts and enhances your mood and spirit.

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Sustainability

It’s all in the design What does it take to build a home that performs at its best? A sustainable, energy efficient, healthy and practical home. A home that you are going to love and it will love you back.

Harakeke Consultants director Claudia Kaltenstadler says it’s really quite simple – find a good architect.

If this is the sort of home you are after, an architect is going to be your most valuable tool.

“We need to work together with architects more than ever, especially if you want sustainability and energy efficiency,” Claudia says.

We have a lot of new products on the market that are essential to sustainability and energy efficiency and their performance is often underestimated.

“It’s the other extreme to what we are used to, we are now overheating our homes,” says Claudia.

Utilising the sun (especially the orientation of the sun or positioning) is essential but our homes need to have adequate shading, by way of eaves or other alternative solutions, to keep them comfortable the whole year round.

A lot of architects have access to specific software to read the sun’s projection throughout the different seasons and during the course of the day. With this knowledge they can design your home to make the most of this free resource.

On top of designing a home to perform at its best, architects can specify every product used, guaranteeing sustainable and non-toxic materials. You can even specify the weather tightness and air tightness of every home, to reduce the air changes per hour, which is beneficial to the client to save energy costs.

Sound expensive? It doesn’t have to be.

Claudia and her team at Harakeke Consultants have extensive knowledge on good design practice and the best products for the job.

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We need to work together with architects more than ever, especially if you want sustainability and energy efficiency.

- Claudia Kaltenstadler

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They offer a free step by step service and put you in contact with the right architects and builders specifically suited to your build.

Ultimately weeding through all the nonsense so you don’t have to.

Before you have even decided on a section her team can take you through the entire process, all you need is a budget, which they will help you stick to.

Their mission is to get New Zealanders into drier, warmer, and cost-efficient homes and they have the know-how to make it happen for you.

If you’re sold on the idea of building a high-performance home or renovating your existing home to be healthier and more energyefficient but don’t know where to start, Harakeke Consultants is here for you.

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Outdoor living and design

We’re told not to judge a book by its cover, but that doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate its cover – and like the book cover for your property, there is much to enjoy in a home’s landscaping, even as a spectator.

Newoutdoor ideas for living

Award winning in design, construction and horticulture, Artworks Landscape’s designs have traditionally been identifiable by their distinct cameo of classical, European, semi-formal gardens, but this doesn’t mean they’re cemented into this style of landscaping, says owner Ross Marriott.

Christchurch’s rebuild landscape has seen big anchor projects create new energy for living spaces and injected a new lease of life into landscape design.

Many of the style influences we love and know work well are being used but in different ways.

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Outdoor living and design

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We look to create spaces that have atmosphere and intimacy. We want the landscape to complement the design of your home and bring it to life, something you’ll be truly proud of.

- Artworks Landscape owner Ross Marriott

“It’s an exciting place, an inspiring new city. It’s the time for new ideas, new angles, and updated, improved versions of our landscapes,” Ross says.

This re-focusing of where and how we spend our time outdoors has seen dramatic changes in what people want and need from their outdoor living spaces.

“There certainly has been a shift to a strong emphasis on the entertaining space within the greater garden.

“We’ve been carrying out some great work to courtyards and

experts who retain decade’s worth of knowledge in design and construction. Their maintenance team can then help guide your garden into the future.

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entertaining spaces considering things like food prep, overhead structures for shade, plus heating, to name a few.”

Planting design is the icing on the cake and adds flavour, personality and warmth.

People often don’t realise the complexities of hard structural landscaping and what is required to navigate a project successfully to completion.

Clients of Artworks take great comfort in a skilled team of building experts, paving experts and horticultural

Whatever your style, when your vision and their skills align the result is a truly magical space.

“We look to create spaces that have atmosphere and intimacy.

You’ll enjoy your unique landscape

from the inside as well as out. We want the landscape to complement the design of your home and bring it to life, something you’ll be truly proud of.”

Artworks Landscape Christchurch (03) 387 0673 www.artworkslandscape.co.nz

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You’ve probably heard people talk about digital marketing, Google AdWords, online traffic, SEO and social media. Then on top of all that, you need to have a lead generating web presence with good traffic etc.

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Rural living

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A workshop, a place to do up that classic car, extra storage space, an innovation chamber; your barn can be whatever you want it to be - they even make them to live in.

Rural living

Introducing the Barn Kit, a product from McAlpines, the largest privately-owned sawmill, timber and building materials group in New Zealand.

“It’s one of the most economic ways to build a structure. It’s simple, straight forward, economic and they fit most purposes. They are really quite a universal structure.”

“The Barn Kit is a new face on a product developed by McAlpines’ building division in Rangiora to expand on the already extensive track record we have in supplying quality Rural and Lifestyle Kitset Pole Buildings,” they say.

An aesthetically pleasing range ideally suited to those living on 10-acre lifestyle blocks or more.

That extensive track record expands more than 20 years.

“Barn Kit came about to make it clear to our clients that pole sheds are our specialty,” says McAlpines’ building division manager, Darryn Brewster.

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These sheds are built tough and have proven themselves against the powerful nor west winds of Canterbury, and they look good doing it.

Add flashings, your choice of colour steel, the latest auto or roller doors - it’s entirely up to

The Barn Kit is a complete kit set including a site specific engineered design ready for your building consent application. you. They are fully customisable and the only limit is your imagination.

“We find out what our clients actually want to use the shed for, and then we find the most economical way to meet those needs; it’s all about getting the best use out of that piece of timber or that length of iron,” Darryn says.

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Rural living THE BARN KIT FARM RANGE A quality shed without the fuss.

“A hay shed or an implement shed with no frills - they’re basic and they do their job,” Darryn says.

But this doesn’t mean anything is taken away from their appearance, because any shed in the farm range certainly still looks the part.

Like the lifestyle range, these sheds are “classed as an importance level 1 structure,”

Darryn explains, which means you don’t need to be a licensed builder to assemble them.

And being part of the McAlpines group, they have direct lines with suppliers, ensuring faster turnarounds.

The build side of it can be done in three weeks or less. “If you look at the entire process, you’re probably looking at around a two-month window, assuming all parties work to the schedule.”

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It’s one of the most economic ways to build a structure. It’s simple, straight forward, economic, and they fit most purposes.

They are really quite a universal structure.

- Building division manager Darryn Brewster

THE BARN KIT LIVEABLE RANGE The newest addition to the Barn Kit family.

With the cost of building becoming increasingly unattainable for some, people are looking for more economic options that will still stand the test of time.

That’s where the liveable range of barn kits come into play.

The liveable range is ideal for rural clients on 10 acre blocks or more.

On a rural site of 10 acres you’re typically allowed two dwellings: a minor dwelling and a main dwelling.

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The minor dwelling allows for a maximum of 70-75sqm of habitable space with as much shed space attached as you need. The liveable range fits into this category.

Once built, your liveable barn is fully compliant and offers the warmth and sophistication of any home.

The habitable space features a mezzanine floor above the living area for extra storage, and all windows and doors can be custom designed to suit your taste.

An ideal space to live for the long term or just while your main dwelling is underway.

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It’s also a great option to get the teenagers out of the house, or a spot to house your parents or guests without having to give up the ultimate shed, “it hits a number of little niches,” says Darryn.

So whether you need extra storage space, a place to do up that classic car, or perhaps a new home, McAlpines Barn Kit have all the bases covered. Contact a Barn Kit representative today to find your ideal Barn Kit.

Come and see Scott and the team today!

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Asbestos

A New Zealand owned company, Asbestos Survey Group (ASG) can help you assess your asbestos risks – minimising its impact on the environment, the workplace, the public, and you.

Since 2016 ASG has been providing a nationwide service including: • Asbestos awareness courses • All Asbestos related surveys Management; Presumptive, Demolition and Renovation Surveys • Asbestos sampling (using IANZ accredited laboratories) • Clearance inspections and air monitoring associated with asbestos removal • Servicing and maintenance of negative pressure units and H-class vacuums ASG staff are fully experienced, trained and certified; holding all necessary licences and certifications.

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Asbestos removal not just a risk for the worker Almost 50 years after New Zealand businesses working in and around construction were first made aware of the risks of asbestos, removal of the cancer causing material is still not being managed effectively, says WorkSafe New Zealand.

“Asbestos is New Zealand’s number one killer in the workplace with around 170 people dying every year from asbestos-related diseases,” says WorkSafe deputy general manager, Investigations and Specialist Services, Simon Humphries.

WorkSafe says those working in construction need to be more diligent when it comes to managing asbestos removal, because it is not just “yourself” at risk.

“Asbestos fibres can travel thousands of kilometres from a site where removal work is undertaken under certain weather conditions.

“Negligence is unacceptable and there is no excuse for putting the lives of others in and around your workplace at risk.”

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WorkSafe’s comments follow the sentencing of John Carstairs Robertson in New Plymouth District Court in May, on health and safety charges relating to unsafe removal of asbestos.

In February 2017, John began work on a New Plymouth property to remove asbestos containing material from a shed.

His conduct departed significantly from current asbestos regulations and included the use of hand tools to break up asbestos containing material, no use of masks or proper protective clothing, and no management of airborne asbestos particles.

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Negligence is unacceptable and there is no excuse for putting the lives of others in and around your workplace at risk.

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WorkSafe’s investigation found that Mr Robertson had failed to manage the risk of asbestos appropriately, despite training and a prior improvement notice. WorkSafe was not notified of the class B removal work.

“No asbestos removal plan was prepared and Mr Roberston’s haphazard removal work not only put himself and a worker at risk, but the occupier and visitors to the property, and those in the neighbouring area,” Simon said.

Notes: • A fine of $35,000 was imposed • Reparation of $2580.59 was ordered for site remediation • Costs of $1297.50 were ordered.

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If you just wing each interview, the direction, tone and outcome of each conversation can vary wildly, making it more difficult to compare candidates to each other.

The outcome of this can be that, despite spending all that time interviewing people, to a certain extent, you’re still none the wiser.

Then, the chances are, when it comes to deciding who to hire, you’re going to go with your gut, as you won’t reliably be able to compare one answer to another because you didn’t ask each candidate a few standard questions you can compare them by.

So, a little planning can go a long way towards helping you make an informed and considered choice of who to hire, as opposed to just sitting down with each individuals, having a completely random chat, and then hoping you get it right.

Mistake 2

- OVERVALUING EXPERIENCE

It is risky to bet too heavily on how much experience a person has, when there are so many factors that determine whether someone will be successful in the role and a good fit for your organisation.

An applicant’s skills, knowledge, aptitude and personality all factor into the equation.

Because experience is a tangible and measurable component, it is very easy to overvalue it above less easily measurable factors such as intelligence, drive, and other components of raw talent.

Experience accumulates with time in the role and skills can be learned and acquired.

Hiring new employees is not an easy process.

You’ve got to wade through a mountain of applications, weed out the few you’re interested in and then interview all the candidates – all while still running your company.

But if you want your company to grow, you need to hire the right people.

You need people that are not only right for the now but can also help you move the business towards bigger and better things in the future.

This is especially so for smaller businesses and startups because they have fewer employees and a limited income with which to work.

For these companies every single dollar they spend on finding and hiring an employee can affect their longer term success, meaning it’s vital that they avoid making major mistakes while hiring.

But the trouble is that running a small business is hard work and there often simply isn’t the time to commit to a thorough hiring process; and as result, corners get cut.

The good news is that your competitors are probably making these mistakes whilst hiring as well. This means there’s an opportunity for you to seize; to waste less time and money by hiring right so you can get back to running your company.

Mistake 1

- NOT HAVING AN INTERVIEW PLAN

The single biggest hiring mistake small business owners make is winging it or not having an interview plan. At best they’ll have a few questions written down on a piece of paper, but little else.

You need to treat an interview like a deductive science. You’ve sorted through all the resumes and selected the best individuals to be interviewed – but now you need a better way of evaluating their suitability for the role than just having a chat and going with your gut.

You achieve this by having an interview plan.

First – decide what questions are the most important, and ask them to each candidate.

Your next great employee might be someone with limited experience, but who has fantastic aptitude and flexibility.

Placing too much stock on a heavy list of qualifications in your job description, or only considering applicants with x amount of experience and not considering other factors, means you might be turning a blindeye to someone better suited to the role and your company’s culture.

However, this is a double-edged sword and there is a flip side.

If you’re looking to hire someone without any experience in the hope of finding someone cheaper – you might be buying into a false economy.

Ignoring a candidate with what you consider to be necessary experience in the hope of saving a few thousand dollars a year by hiring an unproven person, might not actually save you anything, due to the amount of on-the-job training and potentially decreased productivity the less experienced employee will deliver.

So, as with all aspects of running your business, you need to find a balance.

But it definitely pays to consider more than just the experience a candidate comes with.

You want someone with the potential to grow into the perfect for your company.

Mistake 3

- ASSUMING THE HIRING PROCESS ENDS ONCE THEY’RE HIRED

This is a common mistake many small business owners make.

An employee’s productivity is comprised of 50 percent ability [the reasons you hired them], and 50 percent of what happens once they’re in the workplace.

So conducting a good interview, offering that promising person the job and them saying ‘yes’ is only half the task.

Employees need to be properly induced and introduced to your company, well trained and supported.

It doesn’t matter how impressed you are with someone’s potential – poor training, insufficient access to resources, and little feedback will add up to poor job satisfaction and this will impact their performance.

So recruitment doesn’t stop at the ‘welcome aboard’ handshake – you need to make sure they are introduced, trained and supported every step of the way.

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This doesn’t have to be an iron-clad, exactly repeatable process – but it does need to have some consistency to it so you can accurately assess candidates’ answers in relation to each other.

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Second – know what answers you’re looking for. Then you can assess each answer objectively and place candidates in pecking order.

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