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TILES
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AND
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Shutters
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Wallpaper
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Late Autumn Winter issue Creating outdoor living spaces for use all year round
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Rachael and Julian have put together a
qualified team experienced to assist you
with all of your interior decor needs. We
are skilled at colour scheming and we
love to help with the final touches that
complete a room.
Come and talk with our friendly team of
specialists or phone for an appointment
and we will come to you.
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Shop 1, 1 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga
07 866 0035
Award-winning registered ‘master builders’ Ohlson & Whitelaw in Whitianga handle major projects like
this one at Pauanui Waterways.
Cooks Beach Timber and Hardware provides
access to building materials.
the old saying:
“you are only as good
as your last job.”
is so important,
especially in small
towns.
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top builders use locals also
Award-winning ‘master builders’ Ohlson &
Whitelaw in Whitianga attest to the skill of
local sub-trades they now engage, and they
also source their materials locally as much
as possible.
“As Carol said, word of mouth can be very
beneficial to your business, and this is how
we get the majority of our business, says co-
owner Kelly Ohlson. “Clients demand quality,
excellent communication and a robust building
process, which is what we aim to deliver.”
They understand that clients invest a lot of
time and money into their projects, so they
ensure their structures are built properly
to remain sound and solid for a lifetime of
enjoyment. “We build homes that all involved
with can be proud of.”
supporting local suppliers
In 2011, Shane Osborne and wife Vanessa
Coory purchased Cooks Beach Timber &
Hardware, and then, just two years later,
expanded to the Tairua location. They have
seen an influx of new customers, especially
builders and tradespeople.
Shane agrees the industry has experienced
significant growth in the last five years and
trades people are flat out. “We really started
to see the boom here last year. Things have
gone crazy. Builders on our books are booked
up – and painters, tilers, plasterers are in
short supply.”
Educating people to ‘buy local’ has been a big
focus during his time in the business. In the
past, holiday home owners had a tendency to
bring in supplies or labour from out of town.
I want an award-winning
builder whose quality of
work is impeccable,
like a master craftsman.
They will keep me in the loop
every step of the way and
finish my project on time and
on budget. And I want it in writing
with a Master Builder guarantee.
Is that too much to ask?
No.
Call Coromandel's dream builders & building consultants
PO Box 42, Whitianga
Tel: 07 869 5099
Mob: 027 222 2286