http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.harrisonlane.co.nz en-us Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:15:09 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/post/161896/available-soon-brand-new-lifestyle-home-in-pukekohe/ We are thrilled to present a beautifully appointed 4 bedroom family home, with construction underway at 118 Beaver Road, Pukekohe. The home is set in an elevated position overlooking rolling country, on a peaceful lifestyle section of 8,210m2 (just over 2 acres).The new build is a great opportunity to secure a brand new home without the time pressures or financial logistics of managing a new build.... Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:56:58 +1300 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/#post161896 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/post/155665/lifestyle-property-design-starts-with-understanding-your-vision/ Lifestyle projects often start with a grand idea, a goal and usually a little bit of a dream. Understanding your vision is important to us, we believe this starts with the initial planning of your site, and take the time to understand and formalise with design concepts that present your vision through well considered architecture and landscaping.Concept designs produce a clear and structured plan for your entire property, and the stages in which it will be developed. An accurate design allows pr... Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:15:17 +1300 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/#post155665 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/post/155664/world-class-diagnostics-coming-to-waikato-equine-veterinary-centre/ We are delighted to be once again partnering with the team Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre and Altano Group to construct a new building to house their world class CT diagnostic equipment.The arrival of a high performance CT machine provides new possibilities for equine veterinary care in New Zealand, where advanced imaging options have been limited. The imaging will be available for read-only use to all veterinarians not just those affiliated with Altano Group.Our relationship with WEVC st... Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:03:54 +1300 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/#post155664 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/post/155659/great-news-minor-dwelling-building-requirements-relaxed/ Homeowners now have more flexibility and freedom to create multi-generational living spaces or independent accommodation on their existing properties. The new “Granny Flat” legislation has officially been passed by the Government, removing the need for full building and resource consents for eligible small, standalone homes up to 70m².The removal of time, resource and cost investments associated with lengthy consent processes is a very positive step to remove common barriers to construction... Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:22:20 +1300 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/#post155659 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/post/153374/project-feature-stables-at-north-ridge-stud/ North Ridge Stud is a family owned boutique stud, with a focus on breeding competitive Warmblood show jumpers and eventers. Working with proven European bloodlines, stallions are selected for their athleticism, temperament and trainability to complement the strengths of North Ridge Stud’s mares.... Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/#post153374 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/post/153813/meet-our-directors--laura-daly--scott-munro/ If you’re building with us you will work directly with Laura and Scott throughout your construction project, from your initial sales enquiry right through to celebrating the completion of your build with a cold beverage.If you’re an equestrian it's likely you've met Laura out and about at local show jumping and show hunter competitions, or out on the hunt field. Laura will guide you through the early stages of planning your construction project – helping you to realise your vision through... Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:16:33 +1300 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/#post153813 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/post/147753/20-back-right-now-what-the-investment-boost-means-for-your-next-shed-or-barn/ There’s been a lot of buzz lately around the Government’s new Investment Boost tax deduction - and for good reason. From 22 May 2025, businesses can now deduct 20% of the cost of new assets (including buildings) straight away, with the remaining 80% still eligible for standard depreciation.For rural businesses considering new infrastructure like implement storage, barns or workshops, this could make a big difference to how your next build stacks up financially.... Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:59:20 +1200 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/#post147753 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/post/143430/site-diaries-clevedon-stables/ We’re nearing completion of this new stable complex in Clevedon and it’s looking fabulous.The design of the stables focusses on ensuring practical, safe and efficient management of brood mares and foals within a boutique breeding stud.Our flexible team and earthworks division means together they work all hands on deck to efficiently bring the project right through to the final finishing touches like fencing, planting, landscaping, drainage and concreting paths and driveways. The stables... Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:59:20 +1300 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/#post143430 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/post/143427/looking-back-at-takapoto-classic-2025/ We're looking back at an incredible week at Takapoto Estate Show Jumping Classic held in February. This year we wanted to bring a touch of our building skills with us with some bespoke pieces built for our trade stand by one of our talented apprentices Ollie.As always, the team at Takapoto were welcoming and the hospitality was second to none. We invited some clients to experience the exciting atmosphere of the Anne Symes Derby and cheer on our Harrison Lane Corporate team. If you... Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:51:31 +1300 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/#post143427 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/post/143125/country-dreams-compact-footprint-building-affordable-homes-that-dont-compromise/ Your dream lifestyle in the country may be more in reach than you think. Building a home with a compact footprint offers value for money when designing with budget in mind – But a clever use of space means you don’t need to sacrifice comfort or style!For example, a 159sqm 4 bedroom home like this delightful recent project has a build price of under $800K, giving you a quality built family home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas and plenty of opportunity to incorporate your p... Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:59:03 +1300 http://www.harrisonlane.co.nz/blog/#post143125