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elcome to Design & Build – Waikato, an annual publication which covers subdivision development, lifestyle opportunities, building expansion, renovations and general growth across the Waikato region. Designed to give newcomers to the region, and anyone interested in settling within the wider area, a picture of its diversity, Design & Build is an informative and instant guide to the district as it is developing for the future. For anyone thinking of buying or selling locally, the publication offers a host of opportunities within a range of services. It looks at initiatives such as infrastructure, industry, housing and more as an increasing number of Kiwis turn their eyes to the Waikato for a fresh start in life. While Hamilton city may be the hub of the region, offering a wide variety of career opportunities, there are many other towns and communities – rural and coastal – that are attracting attention. Importantly, the Waikato offers a combination of housing styles, great retail
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convenience and budget-friendly prices. New subdivisions to the north, east and west of Hamilton, and fresh developments around Cambridge to the south, are seen as attractive buying being relatively close to Auckland yet handy to major Bay of Plenty centres too. Furthermore with major improvements being made to State Highway 1, namely the Waikato Expressway project, commuting north and south of Hamilton is becoming a breeze especially when compared with traffic-logged Auckland roads and highways. Of course, Design & Build covers far more than new housing and infrastructure. There is plenty of information for renovators, and new residents moving into existing homes and some sound advice on how to make the most of modern day living. While steering readers towards professionals and companies which know and work within the local area, and which have a keen knowledge of local requirements, services, and more, Design & Build – Waikato showcases the exciting future the region can offer residents.
Editor: Helen Perry Art Director: Clare McGillivray Contributing Writer: Angela Kemp Sales Manager: Rachel Watts
Sales: Shelley Taylor Kate Ockelford-Green Rashna Tata Publisher: Brian Neben A publication of Times House Publishing Ltd
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