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Things to do in Winter in the Waikato | Q&A - Kaipaki Dairies | Trending - Interior Design.

Editor Kiris Apelt, KA Digital Marketing.

Contributing Writers KA Digital Marketing, Rise Real Estate, Kaipaki Dairies, Waikato Tourism & Events, The Curious Illustrator, Kidney Kids Family, Handcraft Homes, Kate Emily Art, Sweat on Birchwood, Tieke Golf Estate, Destination Cambridge, and Uplifting Homes.

Photographers Marque Brand Studios.

Cover Light Interior with Golden Lamp, Sies Studio.

Design KA Digital Marketing.

Editorial & Advertising KA Digital Marketing - 027 644 0939 | kadigitalmarketing@outlook.com Edition 3 of the, Rise Community Magazine will be released in December 2022. For advertising enquiries, please contact Brenda - brenda@riserealestate.co.nz @riserealestate.nz | riserealestate.co.nz | info@riserealestate.co.nz

Welcome Stop. Grab a Latte, OJ, Merlot - whichever drop your palette favours most, and pair it with the latest edition of our, Community Magazine.

Edition 2, packed with inspiring stories, local talent, breathtaking imagery and real opinions.

We hope that you find inspiration somewhere in here, between the pages and for local businesses and our community, we hope that one day this magazine will be a compilation of memories for you to flick back through.

On behalf of Rise Real Estate, thank you for supporting our Community Magazine initiative and our local talent and businesses.

Brenda Donaldson

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Q&A with Kaipaki Dairies.

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Contents

Things to do in Winter in the Waikato.

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The things that people don’t tell you, prior to purchasing your first home.

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Q&A with Kate Emily Art.

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Emerging Businesses to Watch

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The Great New Zealand River Ride.

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Another Heroes Story by Kidney Kids.

A Boutique House Haulage Company with a Difference.

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Planning a renovation or new build.

Interior Design Trends.

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This is allowing more stock to be replenished in the market, giving all purchasers the opportunity to take their time, in their property search, and we expect this is partly why properties are taking longer too sell.

The easing pace of market, from the down from high we have been riding could be the start of the new normal and is welcomed by many!

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The, first home buyers along with investors, are having the ability to complete their due diligence a lot more thoroughly, as the market takes a little longer to transact.

Along with the increase in the, Official Cash Rate (OCR), resulting in interest rates rising and tightening to leading requirements.

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Across the Waikato we’re seeing a difference of trends, within the market.

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The Waikato’s original and leading commercial, real estate & wedding photo business.

Taking pride in our ability to capture and create outstanding visual branding, moments & memories.

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Meeting the faces behind the hands that hang up the milk cups, and those that formed the Agricultural Phenomenon, known as Kaipaki Dairies!

Q&A Where did the idea from Kaipaki Dairies originate from?

We were sick of seeing plastic in cafes and supermarkets and wanted to do something about it!

Now, we have 35 cafes and 20 staff room businesses which use our services. We are also in New World franchises across and around Hamilton, Matamata and Morrinsville.

We also wanted to go down the path of selling delicious milk in glass bottles and having it on-tap, a system which saves a lot of plastic from being produced, which is a key objective of our business.

Tell us about the process, once the milk is picked up from the Dairy Farm?

Once picked up from the farm, the milk is taken 2 minutes up the road to our factory where pasteurisation begins, which is when the milk is partially sterilised to make is safe for human consumption. Our milk is heated to 70 degrees to kill any bacteria and then cooled for bottling, and that’s all, there really is “nothing added and nothing taken away”.

We’ve seen your ‘Milk Tap’ system, what exactly is it and how does it work?

Firstly, gone are the days of plastic milk bottles! Designed to sit right next to your coffee machine, delivered in 18 litre reusable kegs that sit in your fridge, which are picked up and refilled each time that our team deliver a fresh keg to your cafe / coffee shop!

Why, Kaipaki Dairies milk?

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Fresh from the Waikato, committed to ensuring that each bottle of milk is the freshest, tastiest milk in New Zealand, which all starts at our farm in Rukuhia. Sitting at the top 2% of Dairy Producers in New Zealand, milking 365 days of the year, so you’ll never not have access to our delicious, creamy milk! Tested and proven by Baristers for flavour, steaming and art making - the perfect combination for a flat white!

So, where can the wider public purchase your milk for themselves?

1. Simply, find a refill station or swap a bottle store using the map on our website - kaipakidairies.co.nz/where-to-buy.

2. Head to the Kaipaki swap a bottle or milk tap & follow instructions.

3. Enjoy your fresh milk!

4. Rinse & clean the milk bottle with warm soapy water.

5. Take your clean bottle back to any store to replace or refill.

6. Repeat steps 2 - 5.

Sustainability. How is your business sustainable?

Did you know that 100 million plastic bottles go straight into landfill, which then takes 400 million years to decompose.

With this in-mind, our answer is: • Re-usable Milk Bottles: Choosing milk in glass bottles is sustainable & also helps to add flavour to our premium milk. For glass to be the environmental player, it needs to be re-used as many times as possible, which is why we invested significant capital into our factory to ensure that thousands of glass bottles can be washed & re-used.

• Re-usable Milk Kegs: Invented in Tasmania by Ed Crick, used for our milk tap system that is rolling out through the Waikato, Bay of Plenty & Auckland Regions. Over a lifetime, one keg will save 7,000 milk bottles from coming into production. Our goal is to have 2,000 kegs in circulation which will save 14,000,000 milk bottles from being produced. riserealestate.co.nz @riserealestate.nz

Things to do in Winter in the Waikato

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Walking Trails The Waikato’s myriad of walking trails are a great way to explore the region during the winter months. From short walks such as Marokopa Falls and Pirongia Forest Park on crisp bluebird days to more challenging hikes like Mt Te Aroha there are tracks and trails on offer to suit families of all ages.

Underground Wonders The awe-inspiring Waitomo Caves are a great ‘all-weather’ option during the rainy winter months. There are plenty of options on offer, from gentle boat rides under galaxies of twinkling glowworms, walking tours of awe-inspiring limestone formations, and a blood-pumping range of adventure activities.

Cycle Trails Explore the Waikato by bike on one of the region’s many trails including Te Awa – the Great NZ River Ride, Timber Trail, Hauraki Rail Trail and many more including local mountain bike parks.

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Middle Earth Movie Magic Take the whole family to Hobbiton Movie Set and imagine Hobbits going about their everyday business. Gain a first-hand insight into filming and the way things looked when shooting was in full swing and get up close with over 17 hobbit holes from the film including Bag End, Samwise Gamgee’s house and more.

Indoor Activities Hamilton’s only tenpin bowling alley with world-class bowling technology, TimeZone games and a brand new kitchen & bar serving up in-lane dining! With a world-class bowling alley & X-Golf simulator at SkyCity Hamilton there are activities to keep the whole family entertained for hours.

Animal Encounters

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The Waikato region offers many opportunities to get up close and personal with a variety of wildlife. Hamilton Zoo is home to over 600 native and exotic animals including, rhino, tigers, lemurs and more, while the Otorohanga Kiwi House offers year-round viewing of the native Kiwi in its nocturnal enclosure.

Visit Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in the morning to hear the birdsong and you may be able to spot some of the full native birdlife that are abundant on the mountain.

Waikato Museum With top resident and touring interactive kids exhibitions the Waikato Museum is a perfect indoor activity for the entire family. Highlights include Exscite, an interactive gallery jam-packed with science-based activities for young people to actively learn while having fun.

Outdoor Activities Spend time exploring the rather mysterious world of the award-winning Hamilton Gardens. Be sure to check out the new Surrealist Garden with features 5 x the normal size including a giant door, wheelbarrow and tap.

Foodie Delights Nothing is better than a little indulgence and the Waikato region boasts a variety of foodie options to tick this box.

Enjoy a decadent High Tea at Zealong Tea Estate just north of Hamilton or visit award-winning Waikato restaurants or one of the region’s many farmers markets for fresh autumnal produce. Those with a sweet tooth will love Duck Island Ice Cream in Hamilton East offering flavours ranging from salted caramel with cacao crumb to peppermint slice.

Introducing Mr Beardy A bold wallpaper mural designed by Bron Alexander aka The Curious Illustrator and available exclusively from nattyandpolly.com

Find me online thecuriousillustrator_nz

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The things that people don’t tell you, prior to purchasing your first home.

Purchasing your first home is a massive achievement. It can be quite confusing, especially if you previously haven’t been privy to the business world and all that’s involved; from how it works, to which professionals you’ll have to network and connect with, to close the deal on your new home.

For some reason, up until now all of this information isn’t exactly ‘common knowledge’ to everyone, which is why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to bring it to the forefront.

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It’s Time to Talk Talk with your partner or those who are a ‘key’ influence in your buying decision.

Set Your Standards What must you have in your new home? Start making a list.

Location? Number of Bedrooms? Number of Bathrooms? etc.

Connect With Your Bank Get in-touch and organise a catch-up to discuss if you’re adequate to secure a loan.

Connect With The Real Estate Agent Get in-touch with the Agent who is listing the home of your choice, share that you’re interested in the listing and would like to learn more.

Make Your Offer Share the amount that you’re willing to pay for the home, with the Real Estate Agent.

Sit Back and Relax The Real Estate Agent will present your offer to the Vendor, which will then be negotiated and ‘hopefully’ accepted.

Get Your Pen Out It’s time to sign the contract (que semi excitement), and a copy will then be sent to all Parties; Vendors, Purchaser/s, Lawyers and/or Solicitors.

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Get Sending Once all parties have signed the contract, you (the purchaser) need to send the contract to your bank.

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**You’ll also have to do a pre-purchase inspection to check all utilities and the ‘bones’ of the home with your Real Estate Agent, prior to moving in. Because, once you’re moved in and if the oven doesn’t work, it’s you who will then have to pay for it to be fixed.

Sale and Purchase Agreement During this time, the bank will be working to approve your finances, and the builders reports (LIMs) will be developed and dispatched. ** If you’re purchasing your first home - it’s now time to contact Kiwi Saver and apply to arrange for your money to be taken out.

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that your bank receives the money (half their luck) on the settlement date.

We’ve gone Unconditional Once all conditions are approved, your home is now ‘unconditional’ which in simple terms means that you’re now ‘officially’ able to purchase the home.

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Settlement Day Wait for your Lawyers / Solicitors to approve the Real Estate Agent to present you with your new house keys!

Settlement Day Finally it’s here. Happy moving, we’d love to see a photo of you in your new home!

Cough Up It’s time to pay your final bill (now it’s real), the deposit, to either the New Zealand Real Estate Trust or to your Lawyers Trust Account.

Now Sold Let’s put up the ‘Sold’ sign to visually scream to the public that you’ve got your life together!

Prepare to Move on in Call your Mum and ask her what thread count your new bed sheets should be, and what brand of vacuum is best, because it’s nearly time to move on in, once your new home settles. **Whilst waiting for settlement, you’ll need to go to your Lawyers / Solicitors before settlement to sign all bank documents to ensure

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Icona Heated Towel Rails & Bathroom Accessories Icona combines contemporary lines and delicate contours with practical shapes.

Our newest range of heated towel rails; traditional and vertical and bathroom accessories are designed and manufactured to the highest level, and then coated with the finest finishes available, matched with our Foundry Series, available in six different tones. atlantis.co.nz/icona

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Laird Place Single level home, perfectly positioned to embrace expansive views over to the mountains. Cleverly designed with spacious open plan living, captivating Te Awamutu and its surrounds, magical lights in the evening together with the breathtaking sunsets.

Te Awamutu.

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Another Heroes Story Meet Sophie & Oscar, two heroes that will forever be connected, for more reasons than one.

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Together, my daughter Sophie and my grandson Oscar share an individual journey with, Kidney Kids, New Zealand.

Eventually, genetic testing was done, and the doctors came to a diagnosis of a rare condition that Sophie has.

We first met Kidney Kids when Sophie was just three years old, in Starship Hospital. Just days into this world, we noticed that something wasn’t quite right with Sophie, she wasn’t developing as her siblings did when they were the same age, and she developed her first urinary tract infection at just 3 weeks old.

‘Kidney Kids’ was a vital life line for us as a family as we went through this journey together, with Sophie. The support they provide is so crucial for families trying to navigate life with a child with kidney needs.

Hospital visits from Kidney Kid staff, camps, Christmas parties, and meeting other Kidney Kids and their families, helped Sophie to come to terms with life as a ‘Kidney Kid’.

“This was the beginning of a journey that, at times, felt like we were swimming against a current, barely keeping our head above water”.

At the time, we lived in the Far North, a place with limited paediatric care, so when Sophie got sick, our only option was to travel all the way to Whangarei Hospital, and then further down to Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland.

Eventually, we had to fly with Sophie directly to Auckland each time she got sick, as her condition became worse. After several surgeries in an attempt to correct her kidney reflux, the surgeons decided to perform a re-implantation of her ureters.

At the age of only 6, her hospital visits became less frequent, and we then moved to the Waikato two years later.

Last year, our first grandson was born.

At the 20-week scan, a problem with his kidneys were detected and Oscar became a ‘Kidney Kid’ before he was even born.

Connecting our daughter, Sarah, early with Kidney Kids was important to support her on the journey with baby Oscar.

He has poly cystic kidneys, a different condition from what his Aunty Sophie has, and genetic testing is being done to see why.

“We don’t know what the future holds for Oscar, but this family has walked this walk before and we couldn’t have done it without Kidney Kids by our side”.

Rise Real Estate pledges to donate $500.00 from each property sale to Kidney Kids, New Zealand. riserealestate.co.nz @riserealestate.nz

Tekapoto Show Jumping Winter Series

7 Days Live

Tekapoto Estate, Cambridge

Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton

The Winter Series returns for 2022 with our first show commencing on 14 May. The Winter Series consists of 4 shows running from May - August. There will be prize money at each show as well as accumulating points and an overall winner at the end.

7 Days on TV is pretty loose and real, but 7 Days LIVE -

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The place will be buzzing with people again and will celebrate our passion and your passion of horses (or food, bubbles, gin, merch, beautiful landscape, whatever it might be), together.

Waikato Wedding Expo

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, North Waikato

Hamilton Gardens

From street cars, museum pieces and racing machines, this set to be one of the largest gatherings of GT-R that New Zealand has seen to date. The 2022 GTR Festival will feature everything from drag racing, driving events, trade stands, show and shine events, and so much more!

Make the most of this special one-day event. It’s the one time of the year when service providers come together at the one venue to showcase almost every aspect of a wedding from limos and vintage cars to cakes, gowns, venues, photographers, entertainment, jewellery, travel, honeymoon packages, gift registers, celebrants, caterers, suit hire, hairdressers, makeup and beauty specialists, and florists. It is a must-see event by soon-to-weds and their wedding parties as it presents the newest ideas and latest styles in tying the knot.

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Prowear New Zealand GTR Festival 2022

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on stage with no cameras, censors or editing - is a whole ‘nother level of uncut fun! See Jeremy Corbett, Dai Henwood, Justine Smith, Paul Ego, Ben Hurley, Mel Bracewell and the team on a stage right in front of you. In the first half, 7 of New Zealand’s best comedians take turns to smash you with their best stand-up comedy, then it’s a no-holds barred live version of 7 Days. It’s a show that you won’t forget.

Matariki Glow Show

Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton

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Matariki Market & Exhibition 2022

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The 2021 Matariki Market was a great success with the hopes the 2022 edition will be even bigger and better. Included this year will be the Matariki art projects that have been produced by local tamariki in conjunction with Te Whare Toi O Ngaruawahia.

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The Baby Expo is back in Waikato for another fantastic show!

Discover all you need to know for you, your pregnancy or young child.

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Waikato Baby Expo 2022

The Great NZ Food Show is returning this July!

Enjoy celebrity chefs, inspiring cooking classes and local and recognised exhibitors.

Shrek the Musical Clarence Street Theatre, Hamilton

Shrek The Musical has been enjoyed by audiences around the world since 2008, having toured Australia, the US, UK, Asia, and more. This lavish multi-milliondollar musical is part romance, part twisted fairytale and all irreverent fun that brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage!

Mid-Winter Feast

All You Need Is Love

Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata

Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton

Escape the winter chill and join Hobbiton Movie Set for an evening in the shire … with a warming mulled wine in hand, relax by the roaring fire inside The Green Dragon™ Inn, before moving into the Party Marquee to enjoy a fully themed mid-winter buffet dinner fit for a Hobbit.

New Zealand’s love affair with The Beatles has lasted over six decades. From screaming teens in the 60s to six-figure album sales in the 2000s. Combining the extraordinary talents of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in Auckland and Hamilton, with the amazing voices of Annie Crummer, Laughton Kora and Cole Johnston plus a stonking rhythm section, this concert series is one not to be missed.

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Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, North Waikato

Chrome is back and better than ever before! Ever wanted to just cruise around with your mates in an action-packed day at Hampton Downs? Then now is your chance with Chrome Expression Session. Featuring passenger rides, racing sessions, drifting sessions, drag racing Sessions, gymkhana, dyno, show & shine, Entertainment and so much more!

Women’s Lifestyle Expo Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton

Bringing together 180 of the best lifestyle companies under one roof the Women’s Lifestyle Expo is back in 2022! Featuring fashion, beauty, health, fitness, gourmet food and beverages and so much more, the expo will have something for everyone.

It’s the perfect opportunity for a girls’ day out, or to treat yourself to a day leisurely wandering between exhibitors.

National Contemporary Art Award

NZ Darts Masters

6 Aug - 13 Nov 2022.

Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton

Waikato Museum, Hamilton

The PDC’s World Series of Darts is to return to Hamilton following the huge success of the NZ Darts Masters in 2019.

2019 World Matchplay champion Rob Cross, former World Champion Gary Anderson and colourful Peter Wright also competed in Hamilton in 2019 and would be in line to return in 2022. The eight PDC stars travelling to New Zealand may also include Gerwyn Price, who recently won his second successive Grand Slam of Darts title in the UK and has moved up to third on the PDC Order of Merit.

Eight Oceanic representatives will also compete as the top talents from New Zealand and Australia take on the sport’s biggest names in the two-day World Series event.

Each year the National Contemporary Art Award brings the est in Aotearoa contemporary art to the Waikato. Entries come from across the country as well as from New Zealand artists living overseas, with the finalists’ works exhibited at Waikato Museum from 6 August until 13 November.

The National Contemporary Art Award was launched in 2000 by the Waikato Society of Arts and has been managed by Waikato Museum since 2006.

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Planning a Renovation or New Build?

Recently we caught up with the brains behind, Handcraft Homes - James Donaldson, on-site at one of their new builds, 24 Douch Rd in Ohaupo.

The owners of this new home worked alongside Handcraft Homes to develop the ultimate ‘To-Do List’. It’s so good that we couldn’t not share it with those who are planning a renovation or new build (lucky you, we’re jealous)!

There are a few things that you absolutely must do before you start, no matter how big or small the job is.

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If you’re dreaming of building your own home from the ground up it’s equally as important to find the right block for your home, you’re aloud to start dreaming! Whatever you’re wanting; Inner City, Small Town, Lifestyle or Rural, ensure that you don’t sign the dotted line for your block of land until you’ve fallen in-love with it!

Contact your preferred Builder/s like, Handcraft Homes this will help you to start sorting logistics, like start dates and other key information. Also, Builders have great ideas and inspiration which can help to walk you through the process.

It will help you to stay on track with design and budget, it’s a great way to visually ensure that your chosen colours and textures will work well together!

Thing to keep in-mind

• Great Builders and their sub-trades book up fast, so we recommend booking in early!

Find Your Dream Block

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Views.

Central Location.

Space for living & children.

The ability to drive up to your house, an added bonus for these Homeowners.

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Create a Vision Board

Things to keep in-mind • Layout: Do you want a master wing?

Seperate living? Kids living separate laundry? How many bedrooms?

• What shape of home does your dream block allow for? Square, H style, Y style, two story?

• What style are you aiming for?

Hamptons, barn, coastal, classic?

There are so many places where you can find inspiration; Show Homes, Pinterest, Instagram, ArchiPro, Magazines and more!

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Let’s Start Designing

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Let’s Get Creative

Meet with your Architects, let the formal design • Pick your roof, joinery, and cladding colours. process begin and don’t forget to take your Vision • Your, Handcraft Project Manager will take you Board along with any sketches and other notes that around to each suitable Supplier to help you you’ve gathered. Doing this can save you alot of time decide on the finer details for your home. (and money) when working alongside the Architect.

Be sure to express your none negotiable design aspects for your new home, the Architect may have some great suggestions that you haven’t previously thought about or considered, after all that is there job!

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Cladding Preferences.

Internal & External House Features.

Window Locations.

Door and Ceiling Heights.

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Submit to Council for Building Approval Sit back and keep looking for inspo!

Your Builder and Architects will deal with the council and any changes that they may require.

Handcraft Homes will keep in-touch and create an estimated timeline that will allow you to keep track of where you’re at and how everything is tracking.

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• Electrical Plans.

• Kitchen & Wardrobe Plans - both which will be drawn up by the Handcraft team, ready for your sign off.

It’s time to create your house site and let the earthworks begin! Once they’re finished your floor pad will be boxed out and concrete poured.

Happening Behind the Scenes

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It’s time to stand the frames and for the trusses to arrive!

Now that the build is well underway, keep your Vision Boards well up-to-date and if you need to change anything, it’s important to keep your Handcraft Homes Project Manager across all changes.

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Roof Shout Here’s to the first pop of colour coming to life, and the ‘Roof Shout’ - a time for all of the Tradies to get together for a BBQ and a couple of Beers to celebrate the progress so far, you’re more than welcome to meet them there also!

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Vision Board Inspiration

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Artist

KATE EMILY ART @kateemilyart | kateemilyart.com | kateanstis@gmail.com

Kate is a Tauranga based artist who has been honing her skills in oil painting for the past 20 years! From a young age, she has loved to create and experiment with different mediums.

A fascination with the human face started in early adolescence and has been a wonder she attempts to master ever since.

Mostly she is discovering how the intricacies of symmetry, form and light play a critical role in how we process an image.

She has completed several personal portraits for clients and enjoys the challenge that comes from capturing not only a believable likeness but portraying a familiar personality.

Have you always wanted to be an Artist, what inspired you?

Yes! I’ve always loved painting since I was young. My Grandfather was an artist and I always loved that it was something that we had together as he wasn’t much of a talker.

What is your favourite things to illustrate / paint?

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Human faces. I find it fascinating that our brains use a complex and unique way of processing faces as compared to objects. This creates the added challenge of painting portraits and trying to illustrate what makes a subject uniquely ‘them’ especially to friends and family.

How would you describe your style, and has it always been the same?

This is a hard one. I would say that my style is mostly contemporary realism.

Who influences you and your work?

Early on, I studied Andy Warhol and Tamara De Lempicka. Both artists illustrate human faces in a unique way and they taught me how you can break any face down into shapes and shades. I am influenced by people I see on the street, I am quite a romantic and a feminist and I think these come out to some degree in my art.

What is your career highlight so far?

Every time I sell a painting is a huge highlight for me and I have sold a few this year. Creating art and displaying that to the public can make you feel very vulnerable so it’s reassuring when I meet a happy buyer that appreciates a piece that I have poured my heart into.

Where are your art pieces best suited?

Shared spaces around a home or work place. Some pieces are quite large so would be best in an entrance or foyer with plenty of space.

“We’re committed to supporting the health and wellness of our staff. We partnered with My Fitness Bag in early 2022 to provide our library and service centre staff with the ‘Fit At Home’ and ‘Strong at Home’ programmes.

My Fitness Bag is perfect for teams during lunchbreaks, before or after work workouts because of the easy-touse equipment and clear instructions to follow.”

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Emerging Businesses to Watch

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Tasteful Marketing solutions for your home.

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Now Open Waikato’s sensational new Golf, Cafe & Bar Experience!

Sit back, relax and rewind on arrival, at the Tieke Cafe and Bar designed around a delicious contemporary fare, created by award winning Kerr Ladbrook, for the keen golfers and the wider community!

Ensure that you look the part on and off the course with head to toe golf attire from our Golf Store, before venturing out onto the Harcourts Putting Course, work on your swing at the Forsyth Barr Short Game Area, or for an enjoyable game of golf.

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When Selling It’s important to create the right environment.

To ensure that only the best first impressions are made, from all potential purchasers.

Enhance Your Street Appeal This is a biggie. Street appeal is the most crucial, as it’s the first impression that one will have with your home. Think of this like when you went on your first date. Chances are you took some time beforehand to scrub up, so that he/she thought that you were a real catch, right from the get-go!

Often, a keen Purchaser is doing drivebys to establish which properties they’d like to walk through. So, it’s super important that your home looks its finest, to capture and hold their attention and interest!

I can’t even hold down a date, or I’ve been married for that long I don’t know how to curate the perfect first impression anymore for myself, let alone for my front yard.

Staging your home.

The art of preparing and styling your home for sale, in such a way to enhance its attraction to potential Homeowners.

While there are many companies that can provide this service, you can also do it yourself, which is the more cost-effective alternative.

Some simple steps to help you out.

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Add some color in the garden or pots.

Keep the lawns and edges maintained.

Make sure the entranceway is spotless shoes are tucked away, leaves have been blown or swept off, and why not create a warm welcome right from the front door with a new ‘Welcome Home’ doormat?

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De-clutter. Where possible de-clutter! For example, put the kids toys away, remove excess books and magazines, organize your mail and throw away any unnecessary items.

Define. Create clearly defined spaces. For example, dining and living rooms.

Depersonalize. Pack away your personal belongings, like Family photographs. This can be your way of subtly helping future purchasers to imagine themselves living in your home, without getting distracted by your beautiful, personal family memories.

Decor. Add artwork, cushions, throws, fresh flowers or even some scented candles. You may think that these items are only small, yet they all make the world of difference, when selling a home.

Photography.

One of the most crucial factors.

Ensuring that the better angles of your home are captured in the most ideal lighting, is one of the primary selling points of your property, These are the gold nuggets that prospective buyers will see, share and seek out!

Majority of properties are now not only promoted across Digital Marketing platforms, but are sold, after being seen and searched across various digital platforms. Therefore, having professional and high-quality imagery is extremely powerful when it comes to promoting and selling your property.

Top Tip: Invest in stylish storage options, these can help store all of your excess belongings, while looking modern in the meantime!

And, those are just some of the ways that you can conquer a premium house price.

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We shape our homes and then our homes shape us.

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The Great New Zealand River Ride

The Te Awa River Ride is one of most accessible and scenic cycling and walking trails in New Zealand. It is the longest concrete path in the country winding its way for 65km from Ngaruawahia to Lake Karapiro following New Zealand’s largest river – the mighty Waikato.

From lake and river to waterfalls, along bridges and elevated boardwalks, the Te Awa River Ride showcases parts of the Waikato that have never before been seen – a world-class recreation experience for the whole family and right on our back door step.

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Great Burke Street Set amongst established trees and landscaped gardens, this magnificent lifestyle property, located between Cambridge and Hamilton. Featuring an architecturally designed home and second dwelling, both built to maximise sunlight and warmth.

Ohaupo.

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A Boutique House Haulage Company with a Difference Hamilton-based house moving company who buy, sell and move quality, second-hand homes that deserve a new lease of life. Working across the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Auckland and Northland. The experienced team choose houses carefully to ensure they are sound and saleable!

Helping protect and restore our heritage Firmly committed to environmental sustainability and upcycling houses; saving quality homes from demolition is top priority for the Uplifting Homes team.

Abby, founder of Uplifting Homes, was born into a family of house movers and has strong ties to the industry, “I developed a commitment to protecting our natural environment, for upcycling, reusing and renovating. I’m passionate about preserving our heritage.”

As a small and focused company, the Uplifting team have collectively over 90 years in the house moving, transportation and construction industry. With a strong commitment to taking good care of their clients, they provide the personal touch and support needed for the relocation project - from helping choose the right house for both the client and site right through to ensuring the home is delivered safely, re-sited and reinstated in its new location.

“House relocation is very much in our hearts. As a team, we are passionate about character homes and seeing them realised to their full potential. Clients get a lot of enjoyment from the transformation. It’s a creative project where they can express their individuality, and we love being a part of that,” says Abby.

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The cost to build new is rising, house relocation provides an affordable alternative Fed up with the complications of building a new house, James Wilson discovered a hassle-free solution with Uplifting Homes.

James and his wife had previously bought a section with the intention of building a new home.

Architectural plans were drawn, but quickly the costs and the duration of the process started to add up. Waiting for council approval, the cost of engineers, and the difficulties involved in building a new house made them feel like giving up.

“The costs [in building] just got out of hand. We started to consider other options, including a transportable house where they build a property off-site.”

But timing, it takes a longer time to build a transportable house and move it, than it does to build one, so we gave up on that.” James was relieved when he discovered an easier solution in a relocatable home.

Interested in selling your home for removal?

Uplifting Homes are interested in buying it off you! Don’t pay for demolition, they can purchase and remove quality houses throughout Waikato and the upper north island of New Zealand.

Any home is considered, and most can be moved.

Uplifting Homes guarantees you: • Valuation and feasibility reports • Removal in a set time-frame • Compliance with industry standards and fit for your specific removal • A firm, generous purchase price • Friendly and professional service Specialists in relocatable homes, let the Uplifting Homes team walk you through the house moving process and take the stress out of your exciting new project. For more information, talk to the team today on 0800 UPLIFT or visit uplifting.co.nz

Interior Design Trends

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Take the, ‘buy once, buy well’ approach, ensuring that your decor has longevity.

Think colours like bright fuchsia, saturated blues, rounded out by juicy orange – although orange in all its forms from dusty peach, amber and dusty coral will be making its way into our homes and workplaces.

This is an easy trend to incorporate with clever use of décor: look for rugs, cushions, throws and artwork to give your space a fabulous symmetrical refresh that is both contemporary, timeless and very pleasing to the eye.

Sustainable Choices

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Active Brights & Vibrant Hues

Checks & Stripes

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When it’s done well, minimalism enhances the livability of your space – and that’s always in style! Given that the home office is here to stay, minimalism is a great style that will encourage a seamless transition from work to home.

Structural style furniture and curves are as hot as ever. Whether they are built-in architectural features or the soft curves of a sofa, hanging chair, or tables, these pieces continue to be prized by designers as they bring a sense of ease, tranquility and fluidity to a space.

Biophilic design champions the idea that it is good for us to feel connected to nature while we are indoors at work, rest and play.

Dreamy Minimalism.

Contoured Curves

Bringing the Outdoors, Indoors

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Atlantis Bathrooms

Handcraft Homes

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Destination Cambridge

Kaipaki Dairies

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Hamilton & Waikato Tourism

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Sweat on Birchwood - My Food Bag 021 265 2423 info@sweat.co.nz sweat.co.nz

The Curious Illustrator 021 473 995 thecuriousillustrator@gmail.com @thecuriousillustrator_nz

Tieke Golf Estate 07 843 6287 info@tiekegolf.co.nz tiekegolf.co.nz @tiekegolfestate

Uplifting Homes 0800 875 438 office@uplifting.co.nz uplifting.co.nz @uplifting_homes_ltd riserealestate.co.nz @riserealestate.nz

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