Thisyear’sHandyTradesBookletispacked withusefulinformationaboutwhoto contactforallthosejobsneededforboth theinteriorandexteriorofyourhomeor property,whetherit’sintownorthecountry.
Notably,thisyearwe’ve seenmanybusinesses expandingtheirservices toaddressthechallenges ofclimatechange,offering sensibleandsustainable solutions.
Wehopeyou’llkeepthis handyreferencebookletnearby, asyouneverknowwhenyou mightneedtoreplacecurtains, findapainterorpaperhanger, replaceawindow,seeklegal services,repairyourvehicle, orcallonaplumber,builder, orcontractor.You’llfinditan excellentguideforboththe smallandlargejobsthatarise aroundyourhomeorproperty.
QueenstownandArrowtown boastavibrantbuildingand constructionindustry,richwith innovationandexpertisethat issecondtonone.It’shome tosomeofthecountry’sbest andmostskilledtradespeople. Rememberthatbuildersand relatedprofessionalsareoften bookedmonthsinadvance,
soit’swisetoplananymajor projectswellaheadoftime. It’snotjustintimesof emergencythatwerelyon skilledtradespeople—thereare alwaysprojectstotackle,from homeandgardenrenovations tovehicleservicingandrepairs. You’llfindeverythingyouneed righthereinthistradedirectory. Also,therearetimes whenyouneedadvicefrom professionals,whetheralawyer accountantorothers.Their advicecanbeinvaluable,saving youfinanciallyandavoiding stress.
Allouradvertisershavethe knowledgeandexperienceto workwithouruniqueclimatic conditions,ensuringtheir workmanshipstandsthetest oftimeandprotectsourmost importantinvestments—our homesandproperties. Ifyoucontactanyofour advertisers,pleasementionthat yousawtheiradvertisementin the2026TradesBooklet.
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Natureisatthecoreofourdesignvalues,utilisingnaturalcolours,fibresand materialstoinformourdesignaestheticforyourhome. Wefocusonqualitymaterials,bespokesolutions,longevityindesignand bringingalltheseelementstogethertocreateacontemporary,yettimeless spacethatlastsalifetime.
Weprideourselvesonworkingwithourclientscollaborativelytoenhanceyourhome&bringyourvisiontolife.
•Homestagingtailoredtoeachproperty•Colourconsultations•Exteriorandinteriorspecifications •Curated&bespokemadefurniture(MadeinNewZealand)•Sourcinginternationalfurniture •Curtains,blinds,sunscreens•Projectmanagement•Upholstery
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CONSTRUCTION
BuildingorRenovating?
Yourhomeisn’tjustaroof overyourhead;it’soneofthe biggestinvestmentsyou’ll evermake.Whetheryou’rebuying, building,orgivingyourcurrent placeaseriousmakeover,the journeyshouldfeelexciting,not overwhelming.
Inrecentyears,gettinginto thepropertymarkethasn’tbeen easy.That’swhymorepeopleare thinkingcreatively,custombuilds, cleverrenovations,andhomes thattrulyreflecttheirpersonality. Buildingfromscratchislike creatingyourownmasterpiece. Yougettochoosethelayout, thevibe,andallthoseminute detailsthatmakeahousefeel likeyourhome.Wantakitchen thatdoublesasasocialhub?Ora bathroomthatfeelslikeaspa?Go forit!Andifyoubringanarchitect onboard,you’lladdthatextra layerofcreativityandwowfactor.
Ofcourse,it’snotallsunshine
andmoodboards.Buildinga hometakespatience,planning, andtherightteam.Choosing areputablebuilderisnonnegotiable.Lookforbuilders whoaremembersoftheMaster BuildersAssociationbecausethat meansyou’llgettheMasterBuild 10-YearGuarantee,theultimate peaceofmind.
Expecttoseeyourplansin3D concept;it’seasierthansquinting atflatblueprints.Andyourbuilder shouldhandlealltheboringstuff likepermitsandconsents.They’ll alsobringintrustedtradiesand keepstandardssky-high,soyou don’thavetostress.
Needinspiration?Diveinto InstagramandPinterestforideas, chatwithanarchitectaboutyour vision,hituphomeshowsforthe latesttrends,andtourlocalshow homestoseequalityinreallife. Themoreyouexplore,theclearer yourdreambecomes.
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CONSTRUCTION
Buildingecofriendly
Ifyouarelookingatbuilding anewhome,beforeyoueven startwiththeplanning,thisis yourchancetoseewhatnew, eco-friendlyproductsareonthe marketthatyoucanuseinyour newbuild.Therearenumerous materialchoicesavailable,which meansyoucanpickaproductthat bestsuitsyourcircumstancesand styleofhome.
Ecolivinghasbecomeamajor priorityformanypeoplewhen buildingorrenovatinganewhome. Theyarethinkingmoreaboutwhat theywalkon,breatheinandsleep on.
Oneofthethingstoconsider whenplanninganeco-friendly homeismakingthemostof naturallightandventilationwithin yournewhome.Creatingahouse whichtakesadvantageofthese naturalresourcesmakesyourliving environmenthealthierandmore efficient.
Consideringthematerialyou useinyourbuild,flooring,and cabinetryandcheckingoutecofriendlyinsulationwillalladdto makingyournewhomehealthier andgreener.
Useyourtimetochatto buildersastheycanofferwater savingideas,adviseyouwhether itwouldbeviabletohavesolar power,ideasonlighting,alternative heatingoptionsandenergysaving appliances.Somedecisionsneed tobethoughtout,likewindow placementanddesigningthebest useoflightandheat,sothatthey canbecaptured.Theseareoptions buildersaredealingwitheveryday.
Goodbuildersknowitisjust asimportanttoreducetheir carbonfootprintandareawareof theirimpactontheenvironment whiletheconstructionphaseis underway,asitiswhentheyhave builttheirclient’shome.
Whychoosetheshedspecialistsco?
SpeedandqualityofWorkmanship:eyefordetailusingspecialised shed-buildingmachineryratherthantraditionalladdersandmobile scaffolding.
Cost-effective:Ourbuild-onlyserviceprovidesacost-effectiveoption foryourprojectwhilemaintainingacloserelationshipwiththeshedsupplyingcompaniestomakesureyou’relookedafterbythem.
Focus:Wespecialiseinbuildingshedsonly,whichallowsustofocus onrefiningourskills,technology,andmachinerytostrivetoachieve highlevelsofconsistencyandqualityandtoprovideanindustry leadingservice. Contactustodaytogetyourshedunderway. 08008743326|enquiry@shedspecialists.co.nz
•Masonrysealing•Efflorescenceremoval (leachingschist)•Antigraffitisystems •Liquidsystems•Acidwashing •Waterblasting•Masonry/Tilecleaning
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Paintersand Plasterers
Whenselectingapainter orplasterer,experience, workmanship,and professionalreputationshould beprimaryconsiderations. Engageatradespersonwhocan demonstrateprovenexpertisein thespecificservicesyourequire, whetherinteriororexterior work,renovations,newbuilds, orremedialrepairs.Request examplesofcompletedprojects andseekclienttestimonialsor referencestoassessreliabilityand consistencyoffinish.
InNewZealand,affiliation withrecognisedindustrybodies suchastheMasterPlasterersor
thePaintersAssociationofNew Zealandreflectsacommitmentto professionalstandards,ongoing training,andadherencetobest practiceguidelines.
Plasterersplayavitalrolein preparingandrestoringwalland ceilingsurfaces,ensuringthey arestructurallysound,level,and readyfordecoration.Painters thendeliverthefinalaesthetic outcome,applyingspecialised coatingswithprecisionand providingexpertadviceoncolour selection,finishes,andsurface protectiontoachieveadurable, high-qualityresult.
AtMr.Smooth,wedeliverexceptional craftsmanship,precision,andan immaculatefinishforhomesand developmentsacrosstheQueenstown LakesDistrict.Withacommitmentto qualityandattentiontodetail,wework alongsidehomeowners,architects,and builderstocreateseamless,flawless interiorsthatenhanceeveryspace. Wespecialisein:
Fromluxuryhomestobespokeprojects, wetakeprideinachievingsmooth, durablefinishesthatelevateyourinterior tothehigheststandard.
Choosing Insulation
Ideally,theairtemperatureinside ourhomesshouldsitbetween 18and24°C.Whentemperatures dropbelow16°C,theriskof respiratoryillnessincreases,along withcondensationthatcanleadto moldandmildew.
Tobecomfortableandhealthy, homesneedagoodbalanceof insulation,ventilation,heating,and cooling.Improvingtheseareascan makeyourhomewarmer,drier,and moreenergyefficient.
Agoodstartingpointistohave aspecialisthomeassessment. Thesebusinessescancheckyour insulation,heating,ventilation, doubleglazing,LEDlighting, andhotwatercylinder,andthen
offertailoredadviceonthebest solutionsforyourhome.
It’sveryeasytolightthefire,turn onthegas,orcrankuptheheat pump,butsometimesitpaystobe alittlemorefrugalwithelectricity use.
Windowcoveringsplaya surprisinglysignificantrolein keepingwarmthinside.Curtains withathickliningorthermal backingmakearealdifference. You’llnoticeitimmediatelywhen youclosethematnight.
Finally,makesureallwindows closeproperlyandblockoffany unusedfireplaces,asthesecanbe amajorsourceofheatloss.
Keep Your Home Warm&Cozy
With Top-Quality Insulation
AtWarmerInsulation, we’recommittedtoproviding: Free, no-obligation quotes
Professional installation by certified technicians
High-quality materials that meet NZ standards
Satisfaction guarantee on all our work
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Cushions,rugs,throws,chair covers,bedding,andpillows areallexamplesofwhat canbepractical,comfortable,and decorative,makingitsomucheasier tochangethefeelofyourroomfrom wintertosummer.
Whilethetrendforneutral interiorshaslongbeenafavourite, therearesignsthatthistrendis makingwayformorecolourinthe formofpaintandwallpaper.It’s possibletobrightenuparoom byexperimentingwithcolourand texture.
Sustainabilityisaconsideration thesedays,andwe’reseeingnatural materialscomingtothefore,which mightbeexplainedbytheneed forpeopletofeelmoregrounded. Popularcoloursappearinginhomes arepastelhues,olivegreenand othercoloursrelatedtonature.The humblepotplantisalsomaking acomeback,andtheselection inthegardencentreshasgrown
considerablyoverthelastcoupleof years.Wool-filledpillowsandduvets arebecomingamorepopularchoice whenitcomestobedding.
Lighting,floor,andtablelamps arebeingusedmoreinthehome, withsomequirkytablelampsnow available,suchaslampswithrabbit earsorevendogswithalightbulb intheirmouths;itisalloutthereto befound.
Bedroomsarereceivingmuch moreattentionthesedays,and there’splentytoenhancethedecor, beitmasculine,feminineorforthe children.Bedding,duvetcovers, pillows,lightingandcushionscan transformafunctionalroomintoa comfortablehaven.
Havingfavouritepiecesof furniture,suchasacouchor aspecialchair,reupholstered ratherthanthrowingthemoutis anotheroption.Thereareseveral experiencedupholsterersstill masteringthisartlocally.
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Nature-Inspired Interiors
Biophilicinteriordesignis allaboutincorporatingthe naturalworldintoeveryday environments.
Whetheryouaregivingyour livingroomarefreshordoinga completehomeoverhaul,this designtrendaimstocreateadirect connectionwithnature.Thiscanbe donebyusinganall-naturalpalette orbringingnaturalpatternsand gorgeousorganictexturesintoyour design.
Themorenaturalelementsthat youintroduceintoyourhome, nomatterthesizeoramount, themorehealthandwell-being benefitsyouunlock.Youwill noticethatalotofcompaniesthat arelookingtoboostemployee engagementarekeentointroduce thisdesignintotheirworkspaces.
Asahomeownerorrenter,there isnoreasonyoucan’tuseitjust aseffectivelyinyourownhome andenjoythebenefitsatthesame time.
Ifyouwanttointroducenature intoyourhome,itisrelativelyeasy todo.Firstofall,thecolourpalette needstobewarmbutunderstated, whatyouwoulddescribeasearthy colours.Theseincludevarious shadesofbrown,green,grey, taupe,andevenmustard.Whenit comestofabrics,cotton,linen,and woolareasuitableselectionto startwith.Indoorplantsdefinitely makeyoufeellikeyouhavenature nearby,plustherearesomany thingsyoucangatherfromnature toaddinterestandenjoymentto yourhome.
Sitbackandrelax
AtHappyPlaceourAirbnb managementservicecoversall thebases,fromlistingcreation andoptimisationtoguestservices, cleaningandmaintenance.Relax knowingyourAirbnbisperforming, whileyourpropertyandguests areinexpertcare.
Rentals
Managingarentalpropertycanbe time-consumingandoftenstressful, especiallywhenbalancingitwith work,family,orothercommitments.
Apropertymanagertakescare oftheday-to-daytasks,suchas advertisingvacancies,screening tenants,schedulingrepairs,and handlingdisputes,soyoudon’thave to.
Thisfreesupyourtimeand removesthehassleofdealingwith late-nightmaintenancecallsor chasingoverduerent,allowingyouto enjoythebenefitsofyourinvestment
withouttheaddedpressure. Yourownhome
Sometimeswecanjustget overloadedwithwhatneedstobe donearoundthehome,especially withourbusylives.
Whynotthinkofhiringsomeone forsomeofthosehard-to-dojobs thattakeupyourlimitedsparetime?
Propertymanagementbusinesses arespecialistintheirchosenfield, theyhavetherightequipment,the rightknow-howandwillgetthejob donepromptly.
Leavingyoutimetoenjoythe thingsthatyouenjoy!
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PropertyManagement forYourAirbnb
WhilerunninganAirbnbor thelike,canberewarding financially,itcanalsobe time-consumingandoftenstressful. Timecanbetakenupwithguest communication,cleaningand compliance,andthere’salotto managebehindthescenes.Ifyouare alsorunningyourhomeandworking fulltime,youwillfindyourself stretchedtothelimitsomedays.
That’swhereprofessionalproperty managementcanmakeallthe differenceandreducethatstress whilegivingyoubackyourtime.
Professionalmanagerscanbe worththeirweightingold,asthey knowhowtomakethemostfrom yourlistingwiththerightpricing, photography,anddescriptions.They alsoadjustratestomatchseasons andlocalevents,ensuringyouget themostfromeverybooking.
Itissoimportanttogetvaluable feedbackfromguests,andthey expectquickresponses,spotless accommodation,andhassle-free
check-ins.With24/7supportand professionalcleaningteams, propertymanagerskeepyourguests happyandwillhopefullyreturnfora repeatstay.
MostPropertyManagerswill handleanyneededrepairsthatwill keepyourpropertyintopshapeand ensureyoustaycompliant.
Oneofthebiggestbenefitsis knowingyourinvestmentisinsafe hands,lettingyourelax,confident thatbothyourpropertyandyour guestsarebeinglookedafter. Especiallyanadvantageifyoulive outoftheregionfromwhereyour investmentis.
Inmanycases,ownersfindthat evenaftermanagementfeeshave beenpaid,theirearningsincrease thankstohigheroccupancy,ahigher percentageofrepeatguests,and moreefficientoperations.
Hiringapropertymanagement companycaneasilyturnyour sometimesstressfulInvestmentinto asmooth,profitableone.
ThePointis… it’syourinvestment, notyoursecondjob.
Wedeliverallthefundamentalsofgreat propertymanagement-andthensome.
Forus,it’sabouttruepartnership.Wework alongsideourclientstomaximiseproperty performance,andsupportlong-termgrowth.
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ACCOUNTANTS
Usingtheservicesofprofessionals likelawyers,accountants, bookkeepers,andfinancialadvisors offersseveralkeybenefits:
Theseprofessionalsaretrained andcertifiedintheirfields, whichmeanstheyunderstand complexlaws,taxcodes,financial regulations,andindustrystandards betterthanmostnon-experts. Theirexpertiseandknowledgeare invaluable.
Accountantsandbookkeepers canmanagefinancialrecordsand reportingwithprecision,reducing theriskoferrorsthatcanleadto penaltiesormissedopportunities.It isallaboutaccuracyandefficiency. Byoutsourcinglegal,financial, andadministrativetasks,thisfrees upyourtimetofocusonwhatyou dobest.
Professionalscanidentifylegal orfinancialrisksearlyandhelpyou
avoidcostlymistakes,audits,orlegal disputes.
Advisorsandaccountantscan helpyouplanforgrowth,optimise yourtaxes,andmakeinformed decisionsthatalignwithyourgoals. Theyaregoodsoundingboards whendecisionsaretobemade.
Whenitcomestocompliance, legalandfinancialprofessionals ensureyou’remeetingobligations anddeadlines,suchasfilingtaxes, managingpayroll,oradheringto businesslaws.
Knowingthatqualified professionalsarehandlingcrucial aspectsofyourlifeorbusiness cansignificantlyreducestressand uncertainty,givingyoupeaceof mind.
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Lawand Immigration
Areyouconsideringmaking NewZealandyournew home,orseekinghelp withemployeraccreditation? Maybeyouwanttopursuea temporaryvisaorareinterested inexploringyourresidentvisa options.Then,usingadedicated LawandImmigrationbusiness willassistyouinnavigatingyour immigrationjourneywithease andconfidence.
TacklingNewZealand’s immigrationlawcanoftenfeellike beinginamaze.Therulescanbe complexandchangeoften,which canbeveryoverwhelmingifyou’re
justtryingtomakethisbeautiful countryyourhome.
Butitdoesn’thavetobethis way.Dedicatedbusinesses understandtheintricaciesof immigrationlawandmakethe processeasierforyou.
Licensedimmigrationadvisers canprovideaccurateandtimely advicethat’stailoredtoyour uniquesituation.
Theycanturnanoverwhelming journeyintoastress-free experience,enablingyoutofocus ontheexcitingopportunitiesthat youcanlookforwardtoinyour newlifeinNewZealand.
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Health &Beauty
Itissoimportantwecarefor ourselves!
Maintainingahealthyand youthfulappearancerequires consistentcareandinformed lifestylechoices,particularlyin NewZealand,wherethesuncanbe especiallyharsh.
Intoday’sbusyworld,nothing feelsquiteasrelaxingasafresh haircutoralittlebeautypampering.
Weallhavedayswhenwe feelexhausted,stressed,orjust overwhelmed.It’seasytogetswept upinthedailyhustleandforget totakecareofourselves.But self-careisessentialforourmental
healthandoverallwell-being,and pamperingplaysabigpartinthat.
Whetherit’syourfeet,face, hands,legs,orhair—theyall deservesomelove!
Seasonalchangesalsoinfluence howwecareforourselves.During thecoolerwintermonths,when reducedsunlightmayaffectmood andenergylevels,restorative treatmentsandhigh-quality skincarecanprovidebothphysical andpsychologicalbenefits.
AddabitofyogaorPilatesinto themix,andyou’llbeglowinginside andout!
LuxuryLandscapes,PerfectlyMaintained.
DivaLandscapesdeliverhigh-endlandscapingand designservicesthatenhanceboththebeautyand functionalityofoutdoorspaces.
OurServices
GardenMaintenance
Ourdedicatedmaintenanceteamsareavailable year-round,providingservicestailoredtoyour property’sneeds:
•Weedandpestmanagement
•Lawncareandmaintenance
•Irrigationsystemmonitoringandrepairs
•Plantsuggestionstoenhanceyouroutdoorspace
•Seasonalservices(springandautumnclean-up, pruning,mulching,snowremoval)
pruning, mulching, snow removal)
Idealforhomeowners,rentalproperties,andAirbnb hostslookingtokeeptheiroutdoorspacestidyand invitingyear-round.
Design&Installation
Fromconcepttocompletion,ourin-house designerandexperiencedprojectsteamoffera comprehensiverangeofservices:
•Bespokelandscapedesignandplanning
•Plantselectionandinstallation,suitedtothelocal climate
•Hardscapeconstruction(patios,walkways, retainingwalls)
•Lawninstallation(seededorinstantturf)
•Irrigationsystemdesignandinstallation
