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Statement of splendour: Award-winning country home

This stunning home was awarded gold at the 2022 Master Builders House of the Year and scored in the top 100 houses judged nationwide.Regional Gold. Altus Window Systems new home $750k - $1millionNational Top 100 We’re excited to see this modern country home come to life as its family of four settles in; and we are sure they will love living in it as much as we have loved building it for them. The four bedroom home is designed is to bring a busy young family together. Entertaining spaces are cr...

Renaissance reinvented: Supreme award-winning home

This romantic country home received a Gold Award, Regional Category & Regional Supreme awards at Master Builders House of the Year 2022 and scored in the top 100 houses judged nationwide....

World class arena footing available to riders at Abderry Equine Services

Legendary Franklin equestrian Cheski Brown has spent more than 50 years working with horses and riders, and she’s still keen to give the NZ equestrian community the very best training facilities possible. She’s just installed a radical new 3200 square metre ebb & flow arena at her Abderry Equine Services facility in Karaka, with a world-class riding surface that also captures stormwater and channels it into a one million litre storage flexitank for later use. Olympic eventing champion Blyth ...

You're invited to celebrate the new Ebb & Flow arena at Abderry Equine Services

We are thrilled to invite you to celebrate the official opening of Abderry Equine Services' fabulous new 80x40 Ebb & Flow arena we recently constructed. Join us for the afternoon on September 9 for the official arena opening followed by a BBQ and afternoon refreshments. All riders are invited to ride on the performance GGT fibre surface. Jumpers and non-jumpers are welcome. VIEW FULL EVENT DETAILS HERE...

Master Builders House of the Year 2022 Entries

After the disruption of Covid lockdowns in 2021 halted our entries we are excited to be celebrating the Master Builders House of the Year awards 2022! We have two unique country homes entered this year in the $750 to $1m category.We are looking forward to taking the time to celebrate both projects with our clients and team of builders at the awards in October....

Our luxe transportable cabin is for sale and ready for its new location

Built with quality materials and finished to a high standard this 6x2.4m lux transportable cabin would make a perfect statement for business or home use. AccomodationPool houseMan caveShe shedBeauty therapyNail technicianOffice or showroomMeeting space ...

Arena construction bookings are now open for the Summer earthworks season

We've had SO much rain in Auckland over the last few weeks, it feels like we've never seen so much water at our show barn in Waiau Pa!Our Ebb and Flow arena with GGT Fibre not showing a puddle and perfect to ride on last week even though our pond overflowed and track washed out after days of torrential rain.The benefit of Ebb and Flow arenas is they not only provide the perfect surface to work on, they also make year-round riding very achievable. We are currently ordering fibre stock and op...

Our display home is on the market

*Update* View our show home in July & August before it closes*  Our country show home sits beautifully in an elevated position at 6 Old Orchard Lane, Waiau Pa. Offering beautiful, spacious family living with four bedrooms, two living areas and triple garage on a 3267 square metre section.  The living is open plan and positioned for entertaining with a a large kitchen with scullery, and outdoor fire well-equipped for cooking. Constructed to a high standard with quality fixtures and...

A barn built for more than one kind of horse power

We had the pleasure of revisiting this recently completed barn with stables on a stunning winter’s day. Multi-functional barns have become a popular choice for clients, accommodating spaces for families to celebrate their unique interests. This barn combines a family’s love of more than one kind of horse power! This lifestyle construction project was completed with a number of elements; The design and build of the multi-purpose barn, construction of arena, driveway construction and fencing o...

Clevedon Country home design and build project

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Everything arenas. Summer vs Winter challenges

We are constantly refining arena construction methods to ensure riding can be enjoyed year-round and mitigate the challenges brought by the changing seasons in New Zealand. There are many factors to consider when choosing your arena base type, including intended use, foot (horse) traffic on the surface and availability of a good water supply. You can read more about our arena types here and we are happy to talk you through the right arena type for your location, use and budget....

Exciting start to the week at Abderry Equine

We are thrilled to be starting the construction of a new large jumping arena at Abderry Equine. The arena will be an Ebb & Flow construction with sand and GGT fibre surface, designed to keep the arena operational throughout the seasons even during peak rain. We are sure it will be an exciting addition for riders to enjoy at the already excellent facilities available at Abderry....

Watch an equestrian farm project come to life

We can't wait to share more of this stunning farm project with you. Project Scope: Scheme plan design for the farmEarthworks and site developmentConstruction of riding track around the farmConstruction of Ebb & Flow arena with GGT Fibre and sand surface blend.Design and build of barn with integrated stables and apartmentDesign and build of barn with truck and implement storageFor now you can watch the time lapse of how the project came together....

One serious shed. The Berkely barn project

The original brief started with a simple requirement to accommodate the farm lawnmowers and tractors, our client Craig was considering at an alternative to a kitset tin shed to create a warmer feel on the property. Craig quickly became enthused with the possibilities of a timber barn and as his excitement grew so did the ideas! What started as lawnmower storage ended up as an impressive barn that not only accommodates the lawn mowers but also provides a slick area to display Craig's impressive c...

Our favourite time of year to visit clients

When we initially hand over stables to clients they are a construction project; finished, signed off, and ready for the addition of horses. It is such a treat to revisit these spaces and see how they transform; landscaping takes shape, horses settle in, and they become a living, breathing, functional environment. These lovely stables are an adaption of our Ascot design, nestled in stunning park-like grounds. The neutral colour palette and natural textures of the building contribute to the relaxi...

Our team is growing

Petra joined us in July to take care of all things construction administration. Her upbeat approach has been making a positive impact as she works closely with our team on site, suppliers and clients to support the smooth operation of projects.  Originally from Australia, Petra and her young family are Pukekohe locals....

Our transportable show cabin could be yours!

We receive a lot of great comments about our beautiful show cabin, which is now for sale. The cabin was built to Harrison Lane standard and showcases some of our favourite country home features and finishes.  If you would like to know more don't hesitate to get in touch with Laura on 021 722 578...

Our Arena construction methods and surface options

At Harrison Lane we build two types of arena bases for our clients, either a free-draining base or Ebb and Flow system, followed by the chosen footing. There are a variety of arena surface options to choose from, such as black sand, silica sand, GGT fibre and Treadlite to name a few. We work with clients to establish the right arena construction method and footing type that will best suit their location, site, performance requirements and budget....

Download the latest country homes collection

Our new brochure is now available to download. Feeling inspired? Don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss your ideas! Contact Laura on 021 722 578 or laurad@harrisonlane.co.nz ...

Revisiting some of our favourite stable designs

Over the last twelve years we have had the pleasure of completing the design and build of numerous private stables for families across the Auckland and Waikato regions. We’ve had a dig through our photo albums to revisit some of our favourite projects and stable designs.   Every stable design you see here is able to be customized and adapted to suit your own particular requirements – if you’ve got some ideas for your own project we’d love to chat to you.  Contact Laura on ...

We're seeking a talented architect to join us in our next stage of growth

Join our growing team and work on quality, unique rural and lifestyle design and construction projects at a peaceful rural office location. We are looking for a talented architect to join us in our next exciting stage of growth.  Learn more about the role here If you are interested in the role we'd love to hear from you. Please contact laurad@harrisonlane.co.nz with your CV. If you know of someone who would suit the role please share with them....

Team building in Queenstown

Building and maintaining a strong team spirit is important to us and lead us to form the Harrison Lane social club in 2020. Over Queen’s birthday weekend we managed to jam pack a trip to Queenstown with activities including golf, a beer tour, team dinners and jet boating.The highlight of our trip; seeing it all from a new perspective on our scenic flight with Glenorchy Air.  We thoroughly recommend their Milford Sound scenic flyover.Visit Glenorchy Air...

Anything is possible! A lifestyle project

It all started with a conversation and a sketch in the dirt, and this lifestyle project is a perfect example of why anything is possible when creating a space that will enhance your family's unique lifestyle and feel great to spend time in. This multi-functional barn with living quarters accommodates horse truck storage, two car garaging, workshop and a pool pavilion.  Most importantly it is a space where a lot of fun memories are being made. We had a huge amount of fun working with our cli...

Beautiful Barns!

The two additional implement and truck storage barns on this Clevedon farm were constructed in keeping with the aesthetic of the main country home and stable complex; the result is a cohesive feel and elevated sense of elegance throughout the property. The country home was our award-winning Master Builders House of the Year entry in 2019. View more of the country home picking up a Gold Award and the Regional Sustainable Excellence award. Project Scope: Resource and building consent applicat...

Latest project: Ebb and Flow arena with sand and GGT fibre surface

Our latest arena, completed for some wonderful clients and finished a month ahead of schedule.This 60x30 arena is Ebb & Flow base construction with our black sand and GGT fibre surface blend....