Build & Renovate 28

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Desirable designs

Building for comfort and style

Pohutukawa

paradise

A compact home that packs a punch

HOT STUFF 4 ways to protect your place when it’s warm

LITTLE GEMS

The benefits of building tiny

Backyard Bliss

Preparing your yard for summer

Living Colour

How to create a cohesive colour palette

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Japanese

Scandi style

Retro fusion meets minimalist charm

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In this issue 5 LIVING COLOUR

21 JAPANESE SCANDI STYLE Retro fusion meets minimalist charm

8 PОHUTUKAWA PARADISE A compact home that packs a punch

25 BY THE BOOK Building Code changes are on the way

How to create a cohesive colour palette

11 AVOIDING DIY DISASTERS Tips and traps for holiday DIYers 13 HOT STUFF Four ways to protect your patch during sunny months

28 GRAND DESIGNS Harmony on Hawthorne Street 34 DESIRABLE DESIGNS Building for comfort and style

15 SPATIAL SOLUTION A mid-century themed kitchen with a modern twist

38 LITTLE GEMS The benefits of building tiny

17 BACKYARD BLISS Preparing your yard for summer

50 CLEARING THE AIR Building sustainable, healthy homes

18 FLOWER POWER Planting allergy-free gardens

58 HEADING FOR THE HILLS Lifestyle blocks sales are on the rise

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7 Welcome - publisher’s note In this issue of Build & Renovate Today we look at how to design a home with comfort and style in mind, using architectural features and natural materials.

We also look into the benefits of tiny homes, how to create a cohesive colour palette throughout you place, preparing your yard for summer, and how to protect your place when it’s warm.

Also featuring are pieces on smart storage, outdoor ornaments, sustainable buildings, coming changes to the building code, and as always, we thank all our contributors for sharing their expertise, insights and predictions.

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Interior Design

Living colour

How to create a cohesive colour palette

By Polly Nichols

Just as clothes can date us, the colours you dress your home in can date it is as well – even when trying to follow the latest trends.

OLIVIA’S TOP TIP

Olivia applies her colour palette concepts to create a cohesive living space. Photo credit: Paul Wheeler.

However, when you take the right steps you can end up with a cohesive colour palette that’s sure to dazzle.

According to Olivia Skene, director and interior designer at Olivia Skene Design, trendy colour palettes currently include muted autumn tones and bright colours that have been greyed off.

Some of Olivia’s favourite paint colours from 2020 are Dulux’s soft sage green. Also popular is Pantone’s classic blue. Olivia says that any shades in between are also on trend, ranging from greens, teals and blues and often accented with

terracotta, dusky pink and ochre coloured accessories.

Although it’s exciting to introduce new colours in the home, even trendy colours can look dated if existing furnishings and homeware aren’t taken into account.

In fact, Olivia advises clients that paint selection is one of the last steps in creating a colour palette.

This is because when paint is chosen first, it immediately limits the accessories and furniture pieces that can be incorporated into the space.

Unless you’re able to completely redecorate whenever you change

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paint colours, it’s better to base your color palette on the furniture and accessories you already have and go from there.

Sometimes homeowners turn to trendy colours because they don’t know where to start. That’s where a trusted interior designer can come in to provide guidance.

When that happens, Olivia often asks clients about their favourite objects in the home so she can work those into the overall look.

To illustrate her point, Olivia recalls a particular experience with a client and says, “I started with asking her what colours were her favourite and if she had any items she loved in her bedroom.

“She only had one. A small mirrored trinket box. So, I asked her if she liked the duck egg blue colour of the edge of the glass.

She did.

“We chose a feminine, draped wallpaper for the bedhead wall and teamed that with textured white voile curtains, a lovely textured white duvet cover, duck egg throws and cushions.”

Along similar lines, Olivia says to first look to surfaces and fixtures that are less likely to change

“Light plays a huge part in selecting the correct colour.

Both natural and artificial.

Blue, if used in a south facing bedroom, could feel too cold due to the light but perfectly fine on the north or west side of the home.

“Be careful when selecting color as you need to compensate for the natural light available and which direction rooms are facing.

What might be the perfect colour in your friends’ home may be terrible in yours.” and have limited colour choices; examples include flooring, cabinetry, benchtops, curtain fabrics and blinds.

“Paint colour choices are endless so you can easily select the correct colour and tones to suit. There are so many shades of white and they all throw underlying colours,” says Olivia.

Now, before you pick up that paintbrush, be sure to take a good look at the colours already on display in your home. Once you do, you’ll be able to make an informed decision on the right wall colours for your home.

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Items of Temptation

Lifestyles

By Claire Wright

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Oakley Drinks Cabinet This stylish and functional drinks cabinet is a perfect refresh for your indoor living area, especially if you’re one to entertain guests often. The Oakley Drinks Cabinet is made from solid and veneer oak with a clear lacquer finish, featuring matte black steel legs.

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Hot Homes

Pohutukawa

paradise

By Claire Wright

This compact home in Ōtūmoetai, Tauranga packs a punch – designed to fit the client brief that rung true to the judges of the 2020 ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards: small, sustainable, simple and special.

The Pоhutukawa House, designed by Steven Chambers of Stufkens + Chambers Architects, won the Residential Compact

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and patina, the colour and texture connecting to the pоhutukawa.

The design process took inspiration from the local surroundings to create a unique exterior and interior form – specifically the grand pоhutukawa adjacent to the property, where the house gets its namesake.

The entry, tucked away, melds together with the rest of the exterior – it gives a sense of cohesion, connecting the sky with horizontal landscapes.

In order for the house to age gracefully into the location, timber species were selected to weather

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As you move to each space inside the home, interior spaces unfold from the bright, sky-lit core.

“Each internal space has been oriented to take advantage of the

specific views over the Tauranga harbour, Mauao and the port of which have special meaning to the owner,” Stufkens + Chambers director, Steven Chambers says.

The project includes a number of sustainable features, from recycled materials to passive solar design, from thermal mass to grey water harvesting. In the carport space, a ‘future proofed’ power source for electric car charging was included.

Hot Homes

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DIY

Avoiding

DIY disasters Home DIY projects are as much part of the Kiwi summer as jandals or barbecues, but they need a bit of planning.

While some rules around home renovation have been relaxed in recent times, it always pays to check the fine print before breaking out the tools and launching into a project.

First of all, you should always find out if the planned work needs either building or resource consent, and check what

you can do versus what needs a qualified tradesperson.

Worth remembering is building work is covered by both the Building Act and Resource Management Act, so both need checking.

Ensuring DIY work is compliant will also help property owners ensure they don’t compromise any future property sales.

It’s also important to think about how you build, especially how you clean up afterwards, as building activity can have a real impact on the environment.

What goes down drains will end up in the sea via the stormwater system, so it is important to keep the drains just for the rain.

Concrete waste, paint, and even soil particles can have a devastating impact if they get washed into the stormwater system, streams or the sea.

Paint brushes should be washed with running water onto open ground which will absorb the waste water and prevent the chemicals from reaching more vulnerable stream or marine environments.

Ezinets Back in the day, well before Ezinets was established, there was no fall protection whatsoever if you fell you hit the concrete.

Ezinets was established because a couple of local building companies weren’t using nets.

Therefore, we couldn’t put roofs on and there was a gap in the market that needed to be filled.

Building site safety has come a long way in in the last 10 years – in fact, it has improved dramatically and Ezinets was created to play its role in this development.

Our system is very simple. When the builders have the frames up and the building is straightened and well braced, that is when the safety nets are installed before the trusses arrived.

We have a good range of standardised net sizes which streamlines the installation – saving time by simplifying the install by avoiding too much adjusting.

All our nets are tested and recertified every year – if a net fails its test the net is scrapped. Also, all Ezinets’ site supervisors have been FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) trained and certified. All of Ezinets’ nets are yellow to identify the business.

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In Season

Hot stuff

By Claire Wright

With summer upon us, we’re all dreaming of days underneath the sweltering sun, whether that be at the family bach or reading a book on the deck at home.

But is your home ready for warmer temperatures? Here are four ways to protect your patch during sunny months.

Bug proof your home Summer means bugs come out of hibernation and crawl out in full force, popping up in every nook and cranny of your home – spiders creeping through the windows or flies buzzing around the ceiling.

The first line of defense is making sure everything is properly sealed. Check for leaks, drafts and gaps around the house, fixing as needed. From there, spray the outdoor perimeter with spider spray and pesticides. If you have pets or small children, make sure these sprays are stored in secure places.

Besides keeping your home tidy, such as cleaning up spare crumbs off the counter and vacuuming regularly, a key thing many people forget is that bugs are attracted to water. Damp environments are breeding and feeding grounds for bugs, especially mosquitos. Keep

gutters clear, and make sure to properly ventilate the bathroom.

Check in on your heat pump Ideally, you should be checking or changing the filters in your heat pump once a month, but it’s especially important for temperature control during the summer. A handy trick to clean your filters is to wash them in the dishwasher. As summer is on its way, try running your air conditioner to see if it’s cooling your home effectively and efficiently. The easiest way to do this is to leave the air conditioning on while you’re away to test it out.

Clean excess debris around vents and exhausts, as well as from the main unit outside. If it’s still not up

to scratch, you can call a HVAC professional or tackle it yourself if you’re handy around the house.

Prepare your pipes Summer is perfect for inspecting your plumbing system – the weather is warm and there’s plenty of daylight to look at outdoor components of it. Your water consumption is bound to increase as it gets warmer, from increased lawn and garden irrigation to more showers, so it’s important to make sure your pipes are in tip top shape.

Inspect your faucets, from sink, bath and shower faucets to faucets sitting around the perimeter of your property.

Look out for corrosion; if you find significant levels of it, it’s best to replace it as soon as possible.

Keep a look out for ‘sweating pipes’, or pipes that appear as though they’re leaking, as well. It’s a waste of water, so wrapping your pipes like you do in winter prevents more waste than necessary.

Clean up your ceiling fans Chances are your ceiling fans have been collecting dust after a season of disuse. Dust and wash them so you’re not in for a dirty surprise once you turn them on again.

One trick is to use an old pillowcase to get rid of dirt and dust before cleaning it. Stretch the pillowcase over the fan blade – then, slide the pillowcase against the blade, pulling the pillowcase back, allowing the pillowcase to catch the remaining dust. Repeat on each blade until finished.

A little-known fun fact is that ceiling fans are designed to rotate differently depending on the season. In winter, your fan should rotate clockwise to distribute heat that rises; in the summer, your fan should run anti-clockwise at higher speeds to circulate a breeze around your home.

Taking these steps ahead of time pays dividends throughout the summer, from smaller power bills to less headaches around the property, so you can play underneath the summer sun.

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Spatial solution This U-shaped kitchen with a mid-century theme features a modern twist. The nod to the midcentury theme lay in the bullnose peninsular wrapped in horizontal grained Oak. Horizontal reeded glass doors conceal a drink station above an integrated bar fridge.

The modern twist was the black framework, micro thin tops and partial length shark fin handle.

The amazing coastal views were requested from both sink and hob.

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“A stand-out kitchen design with a unique and different island where the circular end adds immediate appeal.

“This is an example of a U-shape kitchen design working really well in what would have been a very hard space to work with.”

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Landscaping

Backyard Bliss

By Polly Nichols

Is your yard ready for this summer’s lineup of barbecues? When compared to the rest of the home, outdoor spaces are often after thoughts even though they host much of the summer fun at home.

One reason why some homeowners put off addressing any landscape design issues is because they don’t consider themselves gardeners and find yard maintenance intimidating.

However, when asked if you have to be a great gardener to have a great yard, One Square Rate managing director, Karl Odell says you don’t have to be a great gardener to have a great yard.

This is where a landscape designer is helpful and can provide guidance. If you’re not known for having a green thumb, your yard can be designed with properly placed, hardy plants so that your yard doesn’t need a lot of maintenance.

“An actual fact: while people think gardens are a lot of hard work, if they’re designed properly, they’re a lot less work than a big lawn which requires a large amount of maintenance.”

Along with lifestyle, there are environmental factors that can influence the design of your outdoor space including the orientation of the house, the direction the sun comes from in relation to the yard and whether there is protection from the wind, sun and rain.

Karl says, “I think if you can design your house with some consideration to the outside, you’ll end up with a much better landscape and something you will use all year round.”

Preparing for summer Karl likes to think of outdoor spaces as an extension of the home. A popular trend in new homes includes decking that attach to the lounge or dining areas of the home.

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An actual fact: while people think gardens are a lot of hard work, if they’re designed properly, they’re a lot less work than a big lawn which requires a large amount of maintenance.

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- One Square Rate managing, director Karl Odell

Nevertheless, decking is just one way to create that desirable, indoor-outdoor flow.

In addition, Karl likes to bring attention to vertical aspects of landscape design including pergolas and similar structures that shelter from rain and walls and fences for wind protection.

Altogether, they give a spatial, “outdoor room” feel to the space.

A properly watered yard makes the perfect backdrop for any summer activity. To keep your outdoor living space looking as fresh as possible, a well-designed irrigation system is a must.

“We use dripper tube a lot, which just drips water under the surface and keeps plants watered. Having a system that’s attached to a timer is very important because the watering occurs at a time of the day which can be used most efficiently,” says Karl.

With water conservation in mind, Karl says its best to water early in the morning when there’s not so much wind or heat. That way, water is less likely to evaporate and you can make the most of every drop.

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In the Garden

Flower power

Planting allergy-free gardens

Wouldn’t it be just wonderful to enjoy the sweet outdoors this summer without having to involuntary sneeze or pat down your runny nose and red watery eyes?

Allergies are the bane of many allergy sufferers’ lives when it comes to this time of year. And for some it can be so severe that it sucks the joy out of everything they want to do in the great outdoors, even just sitting in their own garden.

The good news is that it doesn’t always have to be this way. No, I’m not talking about getting yourself down to the pharmacy to stack up on a shed load of hay fever tablets. I’m talking about heading into your garden

Daisies

and eradicating plants which trigger allergies. Instead, you can enjoy your outdoor spaces by opting for bee-pollinated trees and shrubs.

Trees and shrubs which have small, pale or insignificant flowers should be avoided as these plants use wind to spread pollen. Trees to avoid at all costs include wattles, ashes, elms, oaks, maples, pine, privet, willow and the large growing poplar or cottonwood.

Flowers that are large, scented and brightly coloured attract bees with its colour and scent. The pollen is heavy and sticky and so is not as irritating to humans.

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In the Garden Camellia

Eucalyptus

Aster

Mow your lawn early before the dew has dried to reduce the pollen which rises up to a metre above the lawn. If you think you can live without a lawn, replace it with paving or decking. But if you can’t, choose groundcovers such as thyme or mercury bay weed.

Of course, it can be difficult to rid of plants you enjoy having in your garden, so if these happen to be high-allergy plants place them far away from the house and downwind if possible.

Don’t plant high-allergy plants near bedroom windows, next to patio areas, walkways or by the front or back door.

Chrysanthemums

Hawthorn Pomegranate Cabbage trees

THE BAD

Cherries

Aster

Eucalyptus

Pussy willow

Gardenia

Calendula

THE GOOD

Escallonia

Rhododendron

Cotoneaster

Camellia

Salvias.

Bamboo

Snapdragon Citrus

If you have a tree or hedge that has high-allergy potential keep it trimmed or clipped so that it flowers less.

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Bathrooms

Japanese

Scandi style New Zealanders have been looking abroad when it comes to bathroom trends, with Japanese Scandi style, also known as ‘Japandi’ style, being all the rage.

By Claire Wright

Japandi draws from both traditional elements of Japanese design and sparce, rustic Scandinavian style. The two design philosophies, while seemingly different at first, actually share the main principle: minimalism.

With minimalist design, specifically bathrooms, Japandi focuses on the functional aspect of the space without too much décor. It often brings elements of greenery inside, with a blend of white, black and splashes of nature.

The melding of the two allows designers to expand the best aspects of both – with Scandinavian design, there’s more variance in texture and with Japanese design, there’s elements of colour and patterns that normally wouldn’t be found in what is considered ‘Scandi’.

Playing with colours As Japandi is characterised by contrasts, combining the neutral tones of Scandinavian design with striking shades or prints in

Japanese décor. Usually there’s an element of either charcoal or black, which is then offset with a more neutral shade of natural woods and whites.

style. Emphasising natural wood elements, whether that’s with storage baskets or shelves filled with greenery, brings a bit of life to the room.

how airy and spacious the room feels. Beyond that, floating tower units will help keep the bathroom looking tidy while storing your toiletry essentials.

Beyond simple colours, this allows you to play with patterns typically found in ‘70s and ‘80s décor without looking dated or beholden to a decade. Currently, on trend colours are ‘sherbet shades’, from mint to coral. These shades add a bit of freshness to the space.

Floating, floating everywhere

Japandi isn’t going anywhere soon, allowing the best of rustic Scandinavian style to complement the timeless elegance of Japanese design. As these styles capitalise on open spaces and drawing the eye to statement pieces in the room, it also allows you to play with elements that wouldn’t traditionally be in either design philosophy. The best of both worlds.

Forget ample accessories Ditch the clutter and get ready to pay high attention to detail – with Japandi, accessories for your bathroom are key. Everything in your space should have a purpose. If you want to add more accessories to show off your personality, look for wall-mounted designs to free up surface space.

Creating an illusion with less as more is key, and floating elements are becoming more and more popular even beyond Japandi design.

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Exterior Spaces

Outer art

Whether your goal is to lounge, entertain, dine or simply to escape, the desire to mould our outdoor spaces to meet our wants and needs is an innate characteristic of the urban dweller.

With today’s access to a broad range of outdoor ornaments, we now have the ability to personalise our patios and porches to suit our personal pursuits.

Whether you like modern and minimalist or rustic and romantic, there are some stylish and funky pieces out there to suit your exterior space.

While you should always link the style of your exterior ornaments with the overall style of your house to create strong indoor, outdoor flow, the most important advice for your exterior décor is make it yours.

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So, as a local company servicing Cantabrians in the re-build of Christchurch, we are committed to the safety of your staff.

And when you deal with us you’re dealing with the owner, which means you receive a superior and speedy service – every time.

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Space Savers

Smart storage solutions Stairs – ever thought of storing items in the stair risers? Or place drawers inside the steps so you can pull them out when you need something? It’s a great way to hide items and a bonus that it adds visual interest to your home.

Find storage in the stairway wall and under the stairway by adding shelves or a shelving unit that can be pulled out from under the stairs.

Ceilings – overhead storage is not always the most obvious place you would look to store items, but it’s surprisingly suitable. Narrow hallways are ideal and if you don’t mind a bit of DIY, attach shelving onto the ceiling to make the most out of your ceiling space.

Floor boards – if you’re not looking up, look down. Find storage under the floor boards where you can store everything from precious possessions to jewellery and clothes.

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Furniture – ottomans, window seats with a lid, sofas with drawers in the bottom, beds with inbuilt storage, and trunks. These furniture pieces not only work as storage but they add character.

Closets – build rows of shelves inside the closet and additionally, add rows of hooks to hold handbags or jewellery on the inside of the door. Hang an overthe-door rack or hook to keep things organised and out of sight.

Walls – fringe your hallway with shelves or cabinets, particularly if you have a wide hallway. For something creative, add character with a wall decal. Want to store some books on a shelf? Apply a tree wall decal and attach the shelves high up in the tree.

Remember: look up, look down, look inside and look behind for unused storage solutions around your home.

Building Regulations update process. Based on the submissions we received, we have made improvements to our proposals, and reconsidered some aspects based on what we heard. This is all reflected in the decision document.

BY THE BOOK The latest changes to the Building Code will improve fire safety requirements, surface water drainage and waterproofing in bathrooms, kitchens and laundries.

The changes will come into effect on November 4, 2021.

Manager of Building Performance and Engineering at MBIE, Dave Robson, says the changes support high density housing, will make consenting easier, and ensure buildings are safe, healthy and durable.

“We are going ahead with the majority of changes proposed earlier in the year with some amendments, after receiving mainly positive feedback through the consultation process.

“Gathering sector feedback through public consultation is a vital part of the Building Code

“We will be providing a new Acceptable Solution for the design and installation of stormwater drainage systems, providing more options to comply with the Building Code for surface water drainage. We are making it easier to determine rainfall intensities for specific locations by updating rainfall intensity maps.

“We are also introducing a new Acceptable Solution for waterproofing in bathrooms, kitchens and laundries by referencing the Waterproofing Membrane Association code of practice for internal wet-area membrane systems.

After this update, MBIE will be moving to annual updates of the Building Code. The next update published will be in November 2021.

“MBIE is committed to updating the Building Code so that it keeps pace with innovation, current construction methods and the needs of modern society.

“It provides clarity, consistency and certainty for the whole construction sector, including homeowners, designers, builders and building consent authorities,” he says.

More information on the changes is available at: www.building.govt.nz.

Rock Solid Foundations Born and bred in Christchurch, Rock Solid Foundations has over 20 years’ construction experience.

We are an experienced foundations company, proud to have been providing an array of residential and commercial foundation solutions in Canterbury since 2013.

Dave Henry leads the Rock Solid team and is a qualified carpenter and licensed building practitioner.

We provide a comprehensive service - organising all council and engineering inspections as well as liaising with other subcontractors as needed. This is all part of our aim to ensure a smooth and stressfree start to the project.

Design & Engineering If you haven’t got as far as a full working plan, we can provide structural engineering plans.

All we need is a Geotech report

for your site, building plans and truss design.

Earthworks If you would like an all in one solution, Rock Solid Foundations can organise all earthworks and site preparation, foundations and retaining walls.

Foundations We specialise in Ribraft concrete floor construction, eco-friendly X-pod foundations systems, Insulated foundations, Super-Slab concrete foundations, Cupolex concrete slab systems and timber foundations, as well as an insulated foundation option.

Rock Solid Foundations are an experienced foundation company providing an array of residential and commercial foundation solutions throughout Canterbury.

Rock Solid Foundations can provide a one stop shop from design through to foundation completion, or alternatively work in with your own engineers and excavators.

Our team focus on providing a friendly service coupled with extensive experience.

From start to finish it’s an easy process.

Contact us today For a no-obligation quote, or for expert advice on the best foundation solution for your upcoming build, please contact us: Dave 021 599 055

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Mechanic gone mobile Since its establishment in 2018, Hadland Truck Services, has steadily grown over the past two years with multiple mobile workshops around the wider, Christchurch area.

The New Zealand based, family owned and operated company has plans to expand further in the near future and is ready to take on more clients.

Leading the way are Hadland Truck Services directors, Luke Hadland and Renee Browne. Luke is a qualified heavy diesel mechanic with over 13 years of experience and he received his qualifications from Volvo Truck & Bus in Oxfordshire, England. On the other hand, Renee has 12 years’ experience in office and accounts management.

“One day Luke said, ‘between the two of us and our skills and experiences – we should make a go of this ourselves and try to bring something different to the market’”, says Hadland Truck Services director, Renee Browne.

“We started the business with just Luke out on the road blind calling into yards to gather work.

Now we have multiple mobile workshops around Christchurch and a client base of around 60 with the majority of these being regular monthly customers.”

You can rely on Hadland Truck Services for repairs, servicing, 24-hour breakdown service, plant equipment and machinery services and fleet maintenance.

One of Hadland Truck Services customers that utilises its fleet maintenance service includes Canterbury Landscape Supplies. Renee says, “Canterbury Landscape Supplies is one of our longest and most valued clients.”

The team at Hadland Truck Services works closely alongside organisations like Men at Work to service and maintain their fleet of vehicles. Along with Men at Work, a number of other companies trust Hadland Truck Services fleet maintenance services including Gibson Haulage, Garden Box and Canterbury Scaffolding.

What is most appealing and unique about Hadland Truck Services is its mobile workshop. Its vehicles are fully equipped with the necessary tools for any job on site. Its mechanics do everything from maintenance inspections, changing light bulbs and major engine repairs.

Hadland Truck Services is unique because it has the mobile advantage. Renee says, “People can see the work being carried out on their own sites, they can see what work they are actually paying for and their vehicles are back on the road safely and quickly.

“If vehicles go to workshops, they tend to sit there for a while before they are even touched. Whereas, when we arrive, we are charging for our time and our clients can see exactly what they are paying for.”

It goes without saying that Hadland Truck Services wouldn’t be where it is today if it wasn’t for their loyal customers – it’s a mobile workshop after all!

Wherever you are in Canterbury, Hadland Truck Services is just a call away.

Hadland Truck Services is best known for its mobile workshop services. However, did you know that the team can also service plant and machinery equipment?

At Hadland Truck Services, the team wants to get you on the road and back to work as quickly and safely as possible.

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Parkhouse Truck Wash

Parkhouse Truck Wash We are situated in a great location near Mainfreight, Daily Freight & Owens in Sockburn, Christchurch.

As a business that specialises in truck and trailer washing, we know that the industry has some very good options to choose from in Christchurch.

That’s why we are primarily focused on what we can do for you – the customer.

Our goal is to see you happy when you drive away in your truck!

We also offer a FREE wash after 10 washes per vehicle as a loyalty Programme. Your business is appreciated and we recognise that you should be rewarded for choosing to use us.

Our services • Wash Services • We wash trucks and trailers, vans, buses, boats and more.

• Detailing Services • We provide new truck pre-delivery and used truck detailing services.

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We know that our Iteco Washing Systems machine, working together with the Nerta Soap, creates an exceptional wash and finish.

We changed to Nerta Soap during March. Dave (Wash Pad Foreman)

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are very proud to now be the Christchurch Distributor for Nerta working closely with Powerwash Ltd.

Parkhouse Truck Wash doesn’t only wash trucks: “If you drive it, we can wash it”.

Large vans, camper vans, buses are things we often wash.

About us Lee Young purchased and rebranded the truck wash last December.

Lee worked for the Kotzikas Family at United Fisheries for the last 32 years and says his time there taught him about how to treat customers and staff.

Although Lee is new in business, he says he is learning as he goes.

“But I have strong beliefs that guide how I do business.

“Do a great job, charge an honest price, treat customers with respect and build a good relationship with them. For the seven months since starting this has been my strength.”

We can also wash small excavators (on trailers) and Scissor Lifts, boats etc. can also be washed on trailers. And we can wash tip trucks and trailers.

Booking is essential as we wash a lot of large truck and trailers, and we don’t have room on the street for parking – so we work with a booking system – you only need to call Lee two or three hours ahead to plan a wash.

We offer a loyalty programme so you pay for 10 washes and the 11th wash is FREE (for that vehicle).

Please don’t hesitate to call for a price depending on what it is you need washed.

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Grand Designs

Harmony on Hawthorne Street A 2020 winner of the Canterbury Architecture Award, the Hawthorne Street House in Strowan has turned heads with its “simple formal response to complex site constraints,” the judges said about the home.

The modern home has a naturefocused feel, with large windows opening to the outside while retaining privacy. The interior of the home retains a cosy and tranquil atmosphere while keeping the house airy, with tall ceilings and open spaces.

When Sheppard & Rout director, Tim Dagg redesigned this home for him and his wife, one of the reasons was to create a larger kitchen, as Tim’s wife had a strong interest in food having worked as a caterer.

For six years, they lived happily on the property in an old, single storey bungalow. At first, they were satisfied with their quaint and charming home. Then, it was time for a serious upgrade.

One of the main features that stood out on the property, both before the rebuild and after, is the natural and abundant foliage on the property. It was perfect for privacy and a spectacular view.

“We were familiar with the site, and we chose to rebuild there because to the north, it had an established garden, quite a lot of existing native trees and a swimming pool. We kept all that in the design.

“We built basically in the footprint of where the old bungalow was, though I did expand out to the sides a little bit to fit everything in,” Tim says.

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Out the back we wanted to retain an existing concrete terrace the previous owners had put in and we didn’t want to build over that. We retained that, but we did replace part of the things with an outdoor fire which wasn’t there before.

“To take advantage of the existing vegetation, the whole northern façade of both doors is all glass, making the most of the view out to the north and the garden.

“Out the back we wanted to retain an existing concrete terrace the previous owners had put in and we didn’t want to build over that. We retained that, but we did replace part of the things with an outdoor fire which wasn’t there before.”

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another outdoor room. The key for the home retaining a spacious feel is the outdoor area, as well as building upwards.

“We were able to get some volume in the design by going two-storey and having some double height space and having a second mezzanine living space upstairs.

“This looks out to the north with vegetation, and this provides a second living area, especially during the evenings during winter.

It’s quite warm there.”

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Clever fixes and materials Using a combination of natural materials, along with polished concrete floor slab, Tim aimed to design a low maintenance and energy efficient home.

The Hawthorne Street House design used an abundance of different woods, from ash timber boarding in the hallway to Fijian kauri battens in the upstairs ensuite. The living room walls and ceiling are made of birch veneer.

One of Tim’s hates is when a bedroom is facing the street with a large window where you can see the bed. A fix to this design was cladding the wall in polycarbonate, which brings light into the room without people seeing in.

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After that, the polycarbonate was backlit with LED lights that can change colours. It’s become a talking point on the street, according to Tim, with multiple neighbours requesting different colour lighting on the house for their birthdays.

Even though the house has full north-facing glass, he didn’t want to rely on heat pumps for cooling in the summer. To fix this, there’s a metre and a half of roof overhang to provide shade to the glass and prevent solar gain.

Another design principle used was sliding door windows downstairs, along with open electric skylights upstairs, to ensure warm air travels up and out of the house.

Natural fixes for winter include extra-thick insulation and doubleglazed, thermally broken windows to retain internal heat.

The Hawthorne Street House balances the best of both worlds – a modern and open feel with a relaxing and cosy interior.

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Experience the freedom to explore bespoke options when looking to build your new home. Use one of our concept plans and customise to fit your site, tastes and budget or work with our architectural designers to create an entirely new plan to suit your individual style.

Contemporary, open, bright and low maintenance are all hallmarks of our distinctive solid timber homes. With our commitment to consistency, communication and superior quality, we pride ourselves on creating striking architectural homes for discerning clients.

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Southern Institute of Technology

Fees Free training opportunities in construction

– Enrol now for 2021

starting from 1 July 2020 will be covered.

There’s never been a better time to retrain or upskill in preparation to enter the construction and building sector, according to Doug Rodgers, Head of Faculty – Trades and Technology, at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT).

“With the Government’s investment and focus on infrastructure in response to COVID-19, there are many opportunities for retraining and getting into a high-paying career in the construction and building sector,” he says.

To support New Zealand’s recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, the Government announced a free training initiative in July, through the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF).

The fund is available across a range of subjects, specifically targeting sectors with possible skill shortages.

This is to encourage displaced workers into better employment options upon graduation, and to provide employers with employees who can be utilised to meet the demand in those industries.

Q: Will I get a fee-refund if I have already paid my fees?

Yes – either directly, by a student loan reversal, or reinstatement of your first year Fees Free entitlement.

It may take time for the refunds to be made, or for student loan borrowing or first year Fees Free entitlements to be adjusted.

More details on this will be provided; the process will be straightforward for learners.

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To support New Zealand’s recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, the Government announced a free training initiative in July, through the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund.

• New Zealand Diploma in Construction (L6) (Quantity Surveying)

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SIT answers some of your questions about TTAF

• New Zealand Certificate in Construction Skills (L3) (Carpentry and Joinery strands)

Q: What free study can I access through the Fund?

• National Certificate in Carpentry (L4).

Study in the following areas is covered by the Fund: All apprenticeships, Level 3-7 subdegree programmes delivered by tertiary providers, and Industry training – outside of apprenticeships, in targeted areas.

As an added benefit, students enrolling for full-time training at SIT Invercargill are also eligible for up to 40 weeks of accommodation bursaries with FREE SIT accommodation, OR $100 per week paid out to students towards accommodation expenses.

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achieve a qualification, without incurring a large student loan!

Q: How long will my fees be covered for?

The Fund will cover fees from 1 July 2020 until 31 December 2022.

Q: Do I need to apply to access this Fund?

No, learners do not need to apply to access this Fund. It will automatically cover fee costs on eligible programmes from 1 July 2020 until 31 December 2022.

Your provider or training organisation will no longer require you to pay these fees.

Q: What fee costs does the Fund cover?

For those studying at SIT – course fees, compulsory course costs, and compulsory student services fees from eligible programmes will be covered.

For those within industry training (including apprenticeships) the fees that would otherwise be paid to the transitional Industry Training Organisations for training and assessment.

Q: What if I’ve already enrolled/ am studying?

For those already enrolled or studying on a TTAF eligible programme in 2020, your fees

Q: How much will I benefit?

Depending on the programme and its duration, the costs of training will be significantly reduced. For apprentices and learners within tertiary providers like SIT, each will typically save between $2,500 and $6,500 for training over a year.

Q: Who should my employer contact?

Employers with queries related to apprenticeships or other industry training should contact the transitional industry training organisation for their industry.

And don’t forget, our innovative Zero Fees Scheme (ZFS) is still available on other SIT courses.

Extend your passion in renovation and study towards the NZ Certificate in Interior Décor from the comfort and convenience of home; discover the joys of design with experienced facilitators and a well-developed programme, available now on ZFS, pay as little as $470* for your qualification.

For all enquiries, or to enrol for 2021, contact SIT today on 0800 40 FEES (0800 40 3337) The SIT Zero Fees Scheme (ZFS) is subject to NZ government directives. * Based on 2020 costs for the NZ Certificate in Interior Décor.

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STUDY @ SIT INVERCARGILL AVAILABLE COURSES TO ENROL FOR 2021 ↘ Graduate Diploma in Construction (Level 7) ↘ Bachelor of Construction (Level 7) These programmes fall under the TTAF

↘ New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Level 6) ↘ National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) ↘ New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) - Carpentry

FREE SELECT SUB-DEGREE COURSES @ SIT Take advantage of this government offer that will allow you to study sub-degree courses at no cost.

SIT also offer the Accommodation Bursaries for those training in Invercargill under the TTAF

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New Home Trends

Desirable designs

Warm and healthy homes are always popular – it’s all the choices made between the design and final walk through that are influenced by the latest trends. This includes architectural features and the application of natural materials.

New Zealand homes are notorious for being cold and drafty. However, with increased awareness and changes in housing standards, more builders are incorporating materials like insulated panels, thermally broken joinery and other building materials to keep the thermal envelope intact.

Of course, the design and layout of a home can affect its overall thermal performance. Along similar lines, one reason why the pavilion style is popular with clients at David Reid Homes is because the layout allows homeowners to close off unoccupied areas of the home and heat the areas that are in use.

David Reid Homes Queenstown sales manager Justine McCall says, “The beauty of that is you can live in one pavilion, heat that, and when you do have your guests you can turn on your underfloor heating, or your radiators on in the guest wing. It just means that you’re not having to heat the whole home all at once.”

Also, Justine says that if you have kids, it’s nice to be able to put them to bed on one side of the

house and do whatever you like in the main living area without disturbing them.

Another benefit to the pavilion layout is that it allows for flexibility in design. For example, Justine says a lot of her clients in Queenstown really love pitched ceilings.

Despite the stunning look of a pitched ceiling, it can require more energy to heat.

Nevertheless, because of the

adaptability of a pavilion style home, one wing of the home can have a pitched ceiling and the other wing can have a standard, flat ceiling to cater to practical and aesthetic preferences.

“It just gives you some opportunities to put in some architectural features in different areas of the home,” Justine says.

A trend that looks like it will stay for the long haul includes the use of natural products.

David Reid Homes and other builders are using a lot of natural products, like timber and stone, to highlight architectural features like chimneys and the previously mentioned pitched ceiling.

Natural products add textural interest to a space and can be applied in a multitude of ways because they are often considered neutrals. As a result, major features in a home can still pop without dominating the space. Plus, it’s a great way to bring the outside in.

Although, Justine says trends don’t really come and go because it always comes back to the client, their preferences and what they call home.

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Here’s what some people have said about the Future Living Skills programme: “Amazing course – Know I will use everything I learned in a positive way to make changes” (Jayne, Dunedin, 2019) “I liked the variety of topics and delivery types. The discussions were very productive.”

(Hendrick, Dunedin, 2019) “I found the course incredibly useful to gain knowledge of how to live more sustainably and also save myself some money alongside gaining all kinds of useful knowledge - making me much more mindful of how I live and use the tools around me such as electricity and water and my car. Often walk or use a bus now. I’ve recommended it to several others. It’s a great programme.”

(Anna, Christchurch, 2019) “Lots of practical hints and suggestions that can be put into action.”

(Dunedin participant) “Trying to live more sustainably often looks like it will cost more. This course allows you to discuss ways that aren’t expensive to live more sustainably and environmentally.”

(Geraldine course participant) “Each session left me buzzing with new understandings and motivated to make changes in my life.”

(Dunedin participant) “Opens your mind to different views and ways to do things. I’ve recommended it to friends.”

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You could be a leader Potential tutors or study group champions are invited to make direct contact with our National Coordinator, Rhys Taylor on 03 6938726 or rhys@sustainableliving.org.nz. (Send letter or CV to show why and where you could facilitate group learning on sustainability. Share your relevant experiences, to join the team. Training events held in member council areas.)

You can find Future Living Skills news items on Facebook @Futurelivingskills, and details at the website www.sustainableliving.org.nz Register to obtain the PDF learning guides, published on eight topics, with more to come: • Minimising waste to landfill • Using water efficiently and avoiding pollution • Low-carbon and active travel • Warm and dry, energy-efficient homes • Eco-design for new homes and renovation • Food growing and backyard nature • Food choices and their impacts • Community resilience and being prepared

These learning guides support informal learning groups anywhere plus classes and events in participating local council areas, led by trained tutors or facilitators. This is a NZ charity, set up by local government and independent of commercial interests. From mid-2019 until 2021 it is also being supported by the Waste Management Fund of the Ministry for Environment, to provide free public access across Aotearoa New Zealand. (Approved by Eugenie Sage, Associate Minister for the Environment).

Make use of over a decade of research and community experience to speed your search for practical actions to try at home and at work. Make a difference by starting with small projects, create some new habits. Gain confidence as you gain know-how. No commercial promotions involved, thanks to public investment in the education materials and website by member cities, district councils and Government.

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Tiny Homes “Tiny homes cost a fraction of the average house price, meaning that what you can save for a deposit on a normal, home could buy you a bespoke high-end tiny house outright – and you can skip the mortgage all together.”

Little gems With rising house prices in New Zealand and more people choosing to live a life with less, tiny homes are quickly becoming a popular phenomenon.

But it’s not just affordability that is driving the tiny home movement adopting a more minimalistic lifestyle is a popular decider for many people too.

“People are seeking simplicity; we’re getting more aware of the negative impact consumerism and busyness has on our mental wellbeing and we have more of an idea of how not having junk cluttering up your space can have a dramatic impact on your mental health and your peace of mind.”

These were just some of the benefits that appealed to Gina when she built her own tiny home.

Whether someone is downsizing, wanting to live a more minimalistic lifestyle, or likes the idea of having more money in their back pocket, tiny homes have benefits to suit everyone.

The tiny home movement is already huge in the United States and is continuing to grow in New Zealand, with thousands of homes being built in the last few years.

Build Tiny director and designer Gina Stevens says skipping the mortgage and being debt free are some of the greatest benefits of owning your own tiny home.

After working professionally as a graphic designer, Gina took the plunge to design her own tiny home in 2016, alongside her brother-in-law Jason.

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At Superior Trailers Christchurch we design and build standard and bespoke light trailers on a make-to-order basis. We are continuously improving our custom designs tailored to suit individual requirements. From Domestic & Tiny House Trailers to Marine & Equipment Transporters, and lots in between. We also provide trailer servicing and repair services to keep your trusty trailer on the road.

Superior Trailers started its journey in 2005 as a subsidiary of the general engineering company, Superior Heating & Fabrication. Through hard work, we built our reputation on developing and producing durable light trailers, both standard, and bespoke design.

Our specialist manufacturing skills have been honed from

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We have a close-knit team of a talented designer and qualified artisans that believe in beautiful yet simple designs, and attention to detail. We encourage client collaboration, knowing that the best designs are created when working with clients. We also believe in treating other people like we want to be treated: with friendliness, patience, and respect. Why we do it – that’s simple. Crafting custom solutions for businesses or entrepreneurs, to enable them to serve communities in novel ways, is what fuels our passion.

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We’re always aiming to create nurturing, feature packed, creative spaces that feel like home to those that live there. There is no ‘one size fits all’ for tiny homes.

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enjoyed the process. We could see an opportunity in the market for professional tiny house builders and that’s when Build Tiny was born.

“I’m sure we’ve bored many dinner guests with far too much ‘shop talk’, but there is no shortage of familiarity going around and you can always count on family.”

Now Gina’s sister Amy, parents Ian and Diane, Amy’s husband Jason, and Jason’s brother Hayden all have roles within the business.

While working in a family owned business could be a little complicated at times, Gina says she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Since establishing the business, the team was almost always booked out nine months in advance each year. To keep up with the demand, a builder, cabinet maker, boat builder and office manager had also joined the team.

- Build Tiny director and designer Gina Stevens

“I really wanted a tiny house, but back in 2016 there weren’t any professional tiny house building companies out there, the movement was still very young, so the only option was DIY.

“I started designing concept plans and discussing them with Jason (an LBP builder), he offered to help teach me the tools, and built it with me.”

During the build the whole family got involved and we really

The response from those who are living in one of our Build Tiny homes has been overwhelmingly positive, Gina says.

“We invest a lot of time with our clients to make sure the design suits their way of living perfectly. If they need a special hidden closet for their gun safe, or a large drawer big enough for their Kitchen Aid mixer, those seemingly trivial features are actually crucial to liveability.

“We’re always aiming to create nurturing, feature packed, creative spaces that feel like home to those that live there.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ for tiny homes.”

As Build Tiny continues to grow, Gina and her team are always looking for ways to make the building process more efficient for the client.

“We now provide clients with regular progress photo updates all from an app on their phone and they get full visibility of the building schedule.”

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We build the best Tiny House Trailers available in New Zealand Our team at Tiny House Trailers-NZ design and build custom made trailers, this includes the size, colour or finish. Made from the best New Zealand made materials, crafted by skilled tradesmen. This is achieved by using the latest in software for design and manufacturing along with taking feedback from our customers to make the building experience simple and enjoyable.

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DESIGN VERSATILTY The strength and ductility of our frames make them the ideal building material for all building types and forms. The Silver Frames Company offer larger span lengths due to less structure weight and increased space utilisation, making it possible to produce some architectural designs that are not possible with traditional methods, including the creation of innovative building shapes and nonconventional roof lines. It has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of all construction materials, so CFS delivers excellent spanning capability and is perfect for creating wide, open spaces.

EXPERIENCE The Silver Frames Company have almost 15 years’ experience in building tiny houses, dwellings and commercial buildings made of cold formed steel across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Our hands on approach, lightning speed at producing end results, and our complete transparency and increasing experience has made us one of New Zealand’s most trusted cold formed steel frame companies to supply tiny houses, cabins, sheds, emergency buildings, classrooms, residential dwellings and commercial buildings.

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Our insulation products are passive home approved, RTA approved, Homestar rated, and have shown fantastic results here in New Zealand.

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Fowler Homes Queenstown

Builders you can trust

With 40 years of combined industry experience and more than half of the work at Fowler Homes being referrals from existing clients, the team in Queenstown can be relied on to provide a quality service to any build.

Fowler Homes Queenstown ensure client satisfaction by building a high level of trust with clients, offering transparency, providing regular updates and photos of the construction process and keeping the client well informed.

They also specialise in fixed priced contacts, so clients know that they don’t have to worry about price increases throughout their build.

For managing director and licensed builder Jason, client satisfaction is the most important part of the business.

The team always ensure client satisfaction by using consistent communication with the client, from start to finish, as well as following up with a review after the build is completed.

Feedback is encouraged from clients; this allows the team to constantly make the small adjustments to processes which enhances the client experience.

Working in the building industry has been a particularly rewardable path for Jason and his team.

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One of the greatest rewards is working with the client from the start of a project and designing a home to their needs, as well as getting to see the project reach completion, on time and budget.

There have been many highlights for Jason and his team, from two beautifully presented homes situated next to each other in Glenorchy, to a house and income in Hanley Farm that was kept within the scheduled time frame even with lockdown mid build.

These were some of the first builds for the team at Fowler Homes Queenstown completed and they have set the standard for all future builds.

Despite the unsteady climate, Jason and his team say there are many advantages for people who are wanting to get on the property ladder now.

Low interest rates are appealing for first home buyers, Invercargill offers a great opportunity to people who are wanting to build a new and affordable home if they have access to land and Hanley’s

Fowler Homes Queenstown We can build your dream home or investment property from either your own plans or from our wide range of available designs.

You can also work alongside Jason and our in-house design team to create a customised design.

Queenstown and Central Otago have a unique climate and we will incorporate techniques and materials to ensure energy efficiency and durability of construction materials.

Farm provides affordable sections in Queenstown.

Some of the team’s tips for first home buyers are to know exactly what is included/excluded in your contract, understanding what provisional sums are and what this means for your contract, ensure you only use a reputable builder

backed by the Master builder 10-year guarantee and that your builder has insurance and a guarantee in place.

The features that are essential for new homes are quality insulated foundations, bulk insulation and good ventilation of the home.

Jason says it’s also important to engage with your chosen builder early on in the process.

While you can’t virtually see it, it is the most important place to spend your money and will also help with extending the life of the property.

“Be open with what you want and an approximate budget you want to achieve, use the experience that is available to you and don’t be afraid of asking too many questions.”

It is important to choose quality cladding systems and understand the maintenance required for each over the lifetime of the product.

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Be open with what you want and an approximate budget you want to achieve, use the experience that is available to you and don’t be afraid of asking too many questions.

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NZ GRINDERS provides a range of high end polished concrete floors for both residential and commercial customers.

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Polished concrete floors are both energy efficient and non-allergenic meaning that your floor can retain coolness in summer and warmth in winter resulting in a saving of electricity usage. The non-allergenic aspect removes any bugs or allergens from having a place to hide.

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Polished concrete flooring is the preferred option for many businesses that have a high foot traffic. The durability, ease of cleaning and the overall effect of polished concrete flooring enhances your business setting and keeps maintenance to a minimum.

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About the team Managing Director Jason McGirr will work with you every step of the way along your new home journey.

Jason has a wealth of industry knowledge and a vast background in construction, project management and sales. Jason is supported by Client Relations manager Charlotte Sutherland.

Charlotte has a background in real estate and has been through the initial build planning process herself with Jason as a Fowler client. She will work alongside the Fowler suppliers to help specify and make selections for your new home.

Once the build begins Buster Coughtrey takes care of contracts management. Buster is also a licensed builder with international experience. He works alongside director and project manager Damian Yardley.

They work together to ensure the site runs smoothly throughout the duration of the build. A key

difference with Fowler Homes Queenstown is that you will be working with invested owners throughout the entire process.

Award winning Fowler Homes have been designing and building homes for New Zealanders and unique prevailing regional climatic conditions for over 31 years. The company is proud to have been surveyed as one of the top nationwide

builders in the 2014 BRANZ customer satisfaction survey.

“From the first conversation through to handing over the keys to your new home, we want you to have the best experience possible throughout the process.

“When you get in contact with us, we take the time to get to know you and what you want out of a new home.

“We understand that everyone has different needs and different styles of living, so we want to make sure that we completely understand this before moving forward.”

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Primevue Construction

Providing your dream home with Primevue Construction Arm and the Remarkable’s mountain range and is split over three and a half stories, with four generous bedrooms, all with tiled ensuites and mountain-lake views.

While the project had been rewarding, Blair says there had been a few challenges because of where the project was sitting on the side of the hill. The main challenges were the steepness and the technicalities of getting deliveries to the site, Blair says.

With New Zealanders having to stay in the country because of border closures, there has been a growing demand put on the construction industry.

Queenstown, one of the country’s popular tourism spots, is standing by its name, as more people are choosing to invest in baches or homes in the resort location.

For Primevue Construction co-owners Blair and Jess

McCullough, business is booming and there has been an influx of people wanting holiday or residential homes.

“More people are buying holiday homes because they are realizing that they can’t go anywhere else with borders closed,” Blair says.

Blair is very busy working on his biggest build yet. The Queenstown Hill Project. The build looks out to the Frankton

As this had been tricky, Blair and his team had made platforms to work off, which he says would help with making the next house in the development easier to work on moving forward.

Blair has worked on a wide variety of projects, including removal and repair of leaky buildings in Auckland, commercial tilt slab buildings and high-end architectural homes in Millbrook Resort, Kelvin Heights and, Jacks Point in Queenstown.

He has worked his way up the ranks, from young apprentice all the way up to foreman and project manager. From his own experience of being on both sides of the build, he has learnt what a client needs during the building process and the great service that clients should receive every time, prompting Jess and Blair to start their own business.

“We both have clear expectations on a professional standard and know how important it is to give people an honest and reliable service. We can customise the clients build to anything that they are wanting.”

After Blair finishes his current building projects, he is excited to be starting his first SIP panel home for a client. The home is designed to be energy efficient in all aspects of the build.

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Sustainable Building

Clearing the air

The New Zealand Green Building Council are on a mission to make New Zealand homes healthier and happier.

After launching a net zero carbon road map last year which called for a building code that aligns with the Zero Carbon Act, the NZGBC is prompting a change.

The NZGBC is helping to make this happen by introducing robust authentication schemes, such as Green Star and Homestar, which measure the health, warmth and efficiency of New Zealand homes and buildings.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says that we need to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and to reduce emissions by 50 percent by 2030, if we are to avoid a range of climate change impacts.

New Zealand buildings are responsible for significant climate-changing pollution.

Emissions from the construction sector have leaped 66 percent in a decade and the built environment is responsible for approximately 20 percent of New Zealand’s carbon footprint.

Climate change is the most serious and pressing issue of our time, and the science is clear.

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NZGBC’s rating tool Green Star is an internationally recognized sustainability rating system.

It is used as a tool to support stakeholders in the property and construction sectors to design, construct and operate projects in a more sustainable, efficient, and productive way.

The Green Star tool measures energy, water, materials, indoor environment quality (IEQ),

transport, land use and ecology, management, emissions, and innovation of homes and buildings.

NZGBC chief executive Andrew Eagles says the benefits of choosing a Green Star home or building are lower running costs, productive occupants, lower carbon emissions, lower water usage and less waste to landfill.

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It’s taken over a year of analysis to align their processes with the Homestar process, but the result is that we now have thousands of homes being built to a higher standard for New Zealanders.

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- NZGBC chief executive Andrew Eagles

Homestar measures the health, warmth, and efficiency of New Zealand homes, using a rating tool from 6 to 10.

Homestar rates a home’s performance and environmental impact across several categories including density and resource efficiency; energy, health and comfort; water; waste; materials; site; home management; and an optional innovation category.

Since certification started, the demand for Green Star buildings has already doubled in the last

two years and there are now 10,000 homes registered with Homestar, compared with the few hundred there used to be, Andrew says.

Kāinga Ora, a New Zealand housing government agency have also jumped on board and are now working alongside NZGBC.

This increase is due to more volume home builders wanting to know about Homestar, as well as ANZ offering a lower mortgage interest rate.

This has resulted in all their buildings being built to Six Homestar rating or above.

Through the authentication schemes, Andrew says he hopes to normalise having energy labels on all New Zealand homes in the future.

While this means thousands of New Zealand homes built by the government agency have to now be up to this standard, there have been a few challenges to get there, Andrew says.

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“We had to look at the way Kāinga Ora works, which meant looking at their quality assurance process and working with their construction team.

“It’s taken over a year of analysis to align their processes with the Homestar process, but the result is that we now have thousands of homes being built to a higher standard for new Zealanders.

“It’s really leading the way for volume builders out there who are needing to build to this standard for government.”

The business case for green building As well as being good for the environment and health, green buildings are good for the bottom line.

Green commercial buildings deliver better returns for owners and investors, and are in greater demand from tenants.

International evidence shows that green buildings enjoy better

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About the NZGBC occupancy and better returns, and have lower operating costs (including energy).

The principles of green buildings also apply to housing, where energy and water efficient homes cost less to run, and are warmer and drier, delivering health benefits to people living in them.

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NZGBC was created by the construction property sector and continues to be run by the construction property sector.

The NZGBC represents more than 520 companies and organisations, including government departments, banks, energy companies, insurers, property and construction companies, architects, developers, designers, and tertiary education institutions.

This includes many of the NZX50. These members have a combined market turnover of

$20 billion. We also work with local government members, representing over 60% of New Zealand’s population.

NZGBC has 540 members who work with the government to focus on healthier, low carbon buildings. They run the NZGBC board, tools on the website and also have input on what NZGBC does as an organisation.

The summary of Green Star, Homestar and other tools are available on the New Zealand Green Building Council’s website: www.nzgbc.org.nz.

THE IMPORTANCE OF AN INSULATED BUILDING Many builders and New Zealand home owners know that MAXRaft® is New Zealand’s premier insulated concrete slab foundation. Not only does a MAXRaft® foundation increase thermal efficiencies and performance in their homes but it’s easier to maintain healthy room temperatures that reduce doctor and energy bills.

There are various ways of installing slab insulation in a home, but nothing comes close to MAXRaft® foundations. Standard raft slab foundations only insulate the underneath of the concrete slab in a grid type layout and the result is a lot of thermal bridging or heat loss in their design. As well as in the gaps between the polystyrene components, heat is also then allowed to freely escape through the sides where 80% of heat loss in a slab occurs. That lost heat could instead be warming the home and inhabitants inside.

MAXRaft® ‘s fully insulated foundations are insulated throughout the underneath of the slab and around the perimeter to ensure no heat loss can occur. The result, a warm, healthy foundation that provides a comfortable living environment.

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creates an environment without that damp presence in the air. By allowing the slow release of heat from your foundation,

MAXRaft® maintains a balance by ensuring you enjoy that warm, comfortable feeling.

MAXRaft® is suitable for single level and

multi-storey buildings thanks to MAXSpan to the upper levels of your property. It’s

suitable for use in multi-storey buildings, above basements or on incline sites.

MAXSpan allows you to use a concrete floor above the foundation with added benefits including: • Increased structural integrity; • Engineered solution • Improved underfloor heating efficiency; • Reduced noise transfer between rooms; • Increased thermal efficiency; MAXRaft and underfloor heating are a perfect combination.

When everything is designed correctly, underfloor heating is not expensive.

MAXRaft and underfloor heating are a perfect combination because the fully insulated MAXRaft slab will prevent heat loss at the edge of the slab where 80% of slab heat loss occurs. This can result in savings of up to 40% to run your underfloor heating.

All MAXRaft® fully insulated foundations are designed to ensure that the foundation matches the ground conditions on site, as well as taking into account all load bearing walls and point loads.

MAXRaft delivers performance three times the building code requirements.

The Building Code requires an R-value of 1.3. R-Value is the measure of resistance to heat flow through the defined material.

The higher the R-Value the less heat will transfer through the surface. MAXRaft’s performance will be approx. 4.5 ensuring you use less energy, therefore save money.

In addition to the standard MAXRaft designs for good ground, the MAXRaft 320/400 design is engineered for properties built on less stable ground, in particular the TC2 type ground encountered in Christchurch or when moderately or highly expansive soils are encountered.

MAXRaft® works with engineers who are experienced in designing MAXRaft® foundations and can pre-empt council queries. Engineering (PS1) for consent can be arranged along with preparation and delivery of PS4 sign off for each project.

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Designing & Building for Warmth in Queenstown The three pillars for DCD Ltd’s (DCD) Design & Build service are Quality of Construction, Quality of Performance, and Quality of Outcome with an eye on sustainability.

Owner Dennis Dowling doesn’t shy away from innovation either.

“We are very fortunate DCD has been able to work across almost every available high performance building system in the construction of our homes.”

eradication of the ‘runny nose’ that can plague some young families. The quality of sleep is improving as well as the overall enjoyment of being in their home.

From warm frame construction to polyblock, SIPS panels to timber framed construction, DCD integrates the right technology into the right design and achieves fantastic outcomes.

Focusing almost exclusively on proven airtight construction methodology and adapting it to suit the Client’s brief and / or budget, DCD homes are comfortable year round; warm in the coldest months and cool in the hottest.

Families that have moved into a DCD home are seeing a dramatic decrease - as much as 90% - in the instances of casual colds and sniffles, with reduced sickness and, at times, an almost complete

With airtightness comes ventilation systems and control over the air entering the home.

The air being exhausted from the home passes through a heat exchanger, which either raises

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the temperature, or lowers the temperature of the incoming air depending on the season. With this controlled air ventilation, the air coming into the home is filtered; even with the windows closed, fresh air is always being introduced into the home. This filtered and constant fresh air supply accounts in part for the reduction in sickness and improvement in quality of sleep.

Getting back to the three pillars, Quality of Construction is at the top. Irrespective of budget, DCD’s quality of build is both evident and measurable. In its airtight constructed homes, DCD has achieved a 0.62 ACH

airtightness rating or better.

As a point of reference, Passive House airtightness standard is 0.6 Air Changes per Hour (ACH).

Most homes in NZ are in the range of 4 - 6 Air Changes per Hour. With two homes achieving a better than 0.26 ACH rating, DCD is setting the benchmark for consistent airtightness performance across a variety of building types, materials and sizes.

“Our best airtightness rating came from the smallest home we have constructed. Smaller homes are more challenging to achieve airtightness so we are very proud of that result, especially as it was our first conventional SIPS home”. The first home DCD constructed was a SIPS home of a different type. Instead of the typical OSB sandwich over rigid insulation, these SIPS panels were timber frames fabricated off-site in Christchurch which were delivered to site ready for external cladding, and with the airtightness barrier already in place.

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Quality of Performance is the touchpoint for all design decisions such as window sizes, house and window orientation, external shading, flooring finishes and building systems to be integrated.

And it almost always includes performance modelling in either PHPP (a proprietary Passive House performance calculator) or WUFI (typically used to confirm how thermal breaks and the building fabric will respond to heat, cold and the environment to mitigate moisture issues and confirm the dew point location within wall assemblies).

“How the building looks is important to us, but we place a far greater emphasis on how the building will perform in all seasons, how will it handle the wind and provide shelter and what will it cost to run”. The beauty of airtightness is that it is measurable. “A family moved into a new home we had built for them and they phoned me concerned their power bill had gone up compared to their previous home. When asked how they lived in their previous

home, they confirmed they lived largely in the living room, near the fire with the rest of the home not heated and being closed off from the one heated room. In their new home, with the outside temperature being -5C, the children moved around the house in t-shirts and shorts across multiple bedrooms, the lounge and the living room with lights and televisions going.

Once they understood what they had achieved with freedom of movement throughout the house, they were able to manage their power bill going forward without compromising on warmth or comfort”.

Lastly, Quality of Outcome is far more difficult to measure, much more subjective and yet is the easiest for customers at times to understand. In some respects, having achieved National recognition in the Master Builders Awards with a National Gold and a Regional category win, you can argue the quality of outcome is measurable. But that doesn’t address true running costs, quality of sleep, and protection

from the outside environment.

It’s not uncommon for customers to pass on that they left their home in T-shirts, not realising the temperature had dropped 15 degrees overnight as the home gave no signals to them of it being cold, or were surprised to wake up to a wet lawn with the heavy rain not waking them at night or the howling winds.

Quality of Outcome is in the in-between. It’s about sleeping well, being comfortable all year and not having the outside temperature and weather imposing on the enjoyment of your home, of having the sun inside at the right time of the day, of having a healthier family, of a quiet interior and good air quality to breath, free of pollen and pollutants and free of crying windows and mouldy corners.

And where does sustainability fit into all of this? In part through the durability of a DCD home and in part through the lower impact on the health system, resources and through the long term sustainability of design.

A DCD home won’t have a retrofit in the future to improve the performance of windows, or increase wall or roof or underfloor insulation, it won’t need to have anything done to it to perform well. That won’t stop kitchen renovations, but all the building systems are selected with energy usage and durability in mind, windows are high performing and airtightness and external ply bracing all add to the robustness of the building as a whole.

Maintenance will be needed, but just like the original Passive House which is nearing 30 years old and is still performing to the same benchmark standard, so too will a DCD home, and that is where sustainability is truly measured.

Not in just the selection of ecofriendly carpet, or low flow shower heads and low energy appliances, but in a home that will continue to perform beyond the lifespan of the original home-owner and be a suitable place to live for our childrens’ children

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“Ngātahi” means together, or as one – that is our creed that we wear on our sleeve in everything we do. For you. Your house is a home, where memories are made, family milestones are reached and is where you will always leave a special moment in time behind. We want the best for you, so get in touch to have your own Ngātahi experience today.

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Rural and Lifestyle Blocks

Heading for the hills Lifestyle block sales are on the rise

According to Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), house sales usually drop in December and January and rise in November and March.

Some volatility was evident with five regions experiencing a decrease and eight regions enjoying an increase; some of those increases were quite spectacular.

With that in mind, it was surprising to see sales of lifestyle blocks increase in September for no apparent reason which leaves us asking: why?

REINZ recently released data on the national sales of lifestyle blocks in the three-month period starting in July and ending in September 2020.

When compared to the same three-month period in 2019, the most recent time period showed an increase of 70.4 percent in the sales of lifestyle blocks.

REINZ rural spokesperson, Brian Peacocke says, “Without any apparent explanation, volumes in total across the country

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continue to increase to a record level for the three-month period, albeit for the specific month of September 2020.

“Some volatility was evident with five regions experiencing a decrease and eight regions enjoying an increase; some of those increases were quite spectacular.”

Why the increase in lifestyle block sales?

There are millions of reasons why lifestyle blocks are so appealing.

For many, this way of life allows for close proximity to city conveniences but is secluded enough for that desirable, rural tranquility lifestyle blocks offer.

This is common knowledge, so why the uptick in lifestyle block sales now?

Although many of us are exasperated with the subject, it’s hard to ignore Covid’s influence on New Zealand real estate.

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Back in May, REINZ reported a significant decrease in lifestyle block sales for the three-month period ending April 2020 which was attributed to the COVID-19 Lockdown.

At the start of the pandemic, many worried that the housing

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However, as events unfolded, Stats NZ reported in May that nearly 50,000 New Zealand citizens returned home from other parts of the world.

With more New Zealanders returning home, some have suggested that the influx in population has created an increased demand for housing.

Actually, the Auckland region has only seen an increase in lifestyle block sales from May to September 2020.

As a result, it’s unclear whether the increase in lifestyle block sales is a result of Covid or if it is a symptom of the urban sprawl already occurring before the pandemic.

All we can do is wait and see what the numbers tell us as time goes on.

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Asbestos Awareness

The dangers of DIY: where asbestos hides in your home The best thing you can do to boost the property value of your home is to renovate.

Doing up your home is one way to get more people through the door of your property.

That’s why renovating is often on the top of the to-do list for many homeowners, with many people ready to dig into the work themselves. However, one thing to note is that if your home was built anytime between the 1940s and 1990s, there’s a high chance your home contains asbestos.

Asbestos fibres were widely used in building materials before the mid-1980s. If your home was built or renovated before that time, it’s likely to contain asbestos.

But where does asbestos lurk in your home?

Products made from bonded asbestos cement include fibro sheeting – both flat and corrugated – as well as water, drainage and flue pipes, roofing shingles and guttering.

Asbestos could be creeping in many places in your home, from textured ceilings and insulation, to the cement and cladding. It can also be found around fireplaces and on floor coverings.

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for a licenced removalist to conduct an inspection.

In a study done by the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) named ‘Asbestos exposure during home renovation in New South Wales’, it showed the high prevalence of asbestos exposure, especially for those doing renovations themselves.

• 61.4 percent of DIY renovators reported having had asbestos exposure, and 2.7 percent in the non-DIY group also reported having exposure • Of the total DIY renovators, 39.3 percent reported that their partner had been exposed to asbestos during renovations • 22.8 percent reported that their children had been exposed as well as their partner • DIY renovators were more likely to be male 57.2 percent than non-DIY renovators.

Asbestos cement fibro sheeting was the most common type of exposure for DIY renovators at 96.4 percent, followed by

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exposure to asbestos insulation at 13.9 percent. Other materials, like those used in bathrooms, roofing and fencing, were at 9.1 percent.

If you happen to encounter asbestos in your home, don’t attempt to do anything with it. You need to call a licensed removalist immediately.

Never use tools on asbestos materials because asbestos fibres will become airborne.

This includes power tools. Make sure not to use water blasters or compressed air, either, as this will also cause asbestos fibres to make their way into the air.

The takeaway from all this?

If you’re looking at renovating your home, and it’s a bit older,

there can be asbestos hiding somewhere. Asbestos products, if left undisturbed, are not a significant health risk. For example, if asbestos fibres remain firm in solid cements heet or a structure, you don’t need to remove it.

If your home contains bonded asbestos products that are in good condition, and that you’re not planning to touch any time soon, leave them alone. However, pay special attention to them for signs of wear and tear. That’s when you need a professional to come in.

To read more about asbestos, visit the Ministry of Health website at www.health.govt.nz

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