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Being a coastal town, it is of utmost importance that we have the faciliti es to teach our young ones how to swim, and also help our community stay fi t and acti ve. @rangitahipeninsula This project is in the initi al planning stages, but we will be sharing this WHARE OF THE MONTH development as we go, and looking for sponsorship partners to bring

@rangitahipeninsula After Patsie was offered a job in Hamilton, Tim & Patsie took a leap of faith and made the decision to move their lives from Australia to Rangitahi, Raglan.

Starting with the bold decision to purchase the section after an iPhone video from the real estate agent, initiating the building process with the architects and builders via zoom calls, and adding in a few covid lockdowns in between, it was at times a difficult process but by using local industry knowledge and connections they recently shifted into their new home and couldn’t be happier.

We went and met with Tim and Patsie in their new home and got the full rundown of the building process and how they are liking their latest journey here in Rangitahi.

What drew you to purchase a section at Rangitahi?

We were searching online for a house to buy in Raglan from Australia but didn’t really find anything suitable then we stumbled across this block in Rangitahi. We contacted Mark Frost from Bayleys Real Estate and he ‘showed us around’ on his mobile phone.

It was a bit of a gamble buying the section without seeing it in ‘real life’ and in a town we had never been to, but it has paid off.

Can you give us an overview of your home and special features that you had to have and anything that has been a surprise win?

We tell people at home in Australia we have built a very Kiwi house – with the black steel, cedar cladding and lots of glass to take in the great views. They don’t really build houses like this at home. Patsie has had a growing interest in Kiwi architecture being a big fan of NZ Grand Designs so was inspired by what was on that show and what we had seen on our many trips to NZ.

Sustainability is really important to us and we wanted to have as small a footprint as possible both in the way the house was designed and built. One of the main things we wanted was to have a passive solar house – we were not able to have all the features we had wanted but we have got solar panels and the orientation of the house means it works pretty well. We also love that in NZ double glazing is standard – that is great and is something we can feel working.

The kitchen is another feature that we put a bit of effort into. We wanted the kitchen to stand out a bit so we were pretty picky about the bench tops which are bamboo – a more sustainable material than stone. We also chose lovely Japanese Kit-kat wall tiles for the splashback that go to the ceiling and a bamboo and steel open shelving unit that sits over the island bench. Treetown from Cambridge worked with us on all the joinery and did an amazing job. The island bench also has a lovely tessellated relief on the front made from bamboo. We got that idea from Hayes Common restaurant in Hamilton. We are really pleased with the way the kitchen and living space look and work.

We’ve got 2 Shoji doors in the house too – these are Japanese sliding doors with framed (faux) rice paper panels. Yoda fromJedi Painters and Decorators did a great job staining the woodwork – it was a very delicate piece of work.

We also love the window furnishings – there are lots of sliding glass doors throughout the house so we had to get that right. Darren from Interiors by Forma in Hamilton helped us with the design and got Murray from Raglan Blinds to provide and fit the blinds and curtains. Again, great local businesses.

Overall, we couldn’t be happier – the sunsets are amazing and we are really enjoying seeing all the new houses going up – there are some great designs. It’s nice to be getting to know some people a bit – we love ‘The Hut - it’s great having that so close and the coffee and baked goods are fantastic – Tim is a big fan of the caramel slice.

We can see that Rangitahi will be a great area to ‘grow into’. There are some really good things in the planning that will add to the feel of community out here.

Photos by Simon @ Dickeybird

Contact Tim’s Garden Care on 027 289 6675

Build by Hoult Construction & Rubix Architecture

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LOCAL U L Y, 2022 WAINUI CONSTRUCTION Hi there, we are Hayden and Hayley Vink,

SPOTLIGHT the Directors of Wainui Construction.

Wainui Construction has been a part of the Rangitahi project since the very early stages as we initially completed the public boardwalk opposite the Hut café. Since then our work on the peninsula has continued and we are now thrilled to have clients living in two completed homes on the peninsula with more on the way. We are also closely connected to the project through our engineering business, Wainui Environmental, which has

RANGITAHI CAFÉ PLANS ARE UNDERWAY

We are excited to share some of the first glimpses of the Rangitahi Café plans with you! We have been responsible for the engineering design of stages three and four of the project. J been working closely with Edwards White Architects How long has Wainui Construction been operating? on this café project. They have created a fabulous Wainui Construction was born in 2017 out of a desire design that fits in seamlessly with the Rangitahi to see all aspects of our projects completed from concept aesthetic and will complement the surrounding structures and land. and design through to completion. In that time our team has grown and today includes; Project Managers, qualified Builders, Apprentices and Labourers who take great care

The Café will have seated dining options inside and out, and pride with each high-quality Wainui build. with extensive decking and an outdoor fireplace so you can Our parent company, Wainui Environmental, has been take in the magical views of Rangitahi while enjoying your meal. In addition, there will be offices on the top level of operating in Raglan as a Civil/ Environmental Engineering and Planning consultancy since 2011.

You have some great projects coming up in Rangitahi. Can you tell us a bit about them?

It’s an exciting time for Wainui Construction as we are set to kick off several new residential builds in the coming months as well as the completion of Northpoint Residences, six modern coastal apartments located in the village core of Rangitahi. Our family home is one of the projects we currently have on the go with foundations underway. Designed with a simple Japanese aesthetic in mind, this single-level home includes a protected courtyard and low pitch roof to ensure it tucks into the contour of the land.

the café and spaces for a couple of small retail shops on the street frontage of the building.

Located in The Village, the café will be on Lot 103, where the Rangitahi office and The Hut block are currently sitting. There is a wooden boardwalk to the left of the Café site, which leads to the entrance of the eastern side of the walking track, which will make the café a perfect meeting place for before or after taking a stroll around the peninsula.

The interior of the Café will be calm and inviting, with a soft pallet of neutral hues and natural timber so as not to distract from the beautiful north-east view looking through the native greenery and over the harbour. The Rangitahi Café U G LOCAL A SPOTLIGHT

UST, 2022

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Where can we find out more about your business and see is due to begin construction in November 2022, with your work? an anticipated completion date of late 2023. We look Head over to our website, www.wainuiconstruction. forward to work commencing on the Café and envision co.nz where you can find more information on our recent it becoming the hub of the community for all to enjoy. projects or follow us on Instagram to track the progress of our various projects on-the-go.

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