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Otago Daily Times
16-06-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Canterbury manor with indoor climbing wall, 18-car garage sold
The six-bedroom manor on Tai Tapu Rd. Photo: Supplied A large Canterbury home with an indoor climbing wall and 18-car garage has been snapped up by a local family after interest from as far away as the US and UK. Bayleys listing agent Chris Jones told he was unable to disclose the sale price of the six-bedroom estate on Tai Tapu Road in the Selwyn district. But he told OneRoof he had only shown the property, which has an RV of just $5 million, to qualified buyers. "It generated quite a bit of inquiry because it's not something you see every day, with the garaging and the climbing wall. It's a massive home. "We had 10 people through, and at the higher end of the lifestyle market that is a lot. The vendors were very pleased.' A climbing wall in the two-storey home. Photo: Supplied He said many of the overseas buyers were frustrated to learn that they weren't qualified to buy in New Zealand. "The Americans do not really understand our rules. They say: 'We'd like to buy that' and don't understand why they cannot. Even on the new investment visa, it is not a five-minute process getting residency." The 1373sq m home was larger than most city sections and sat on more than 4ha beside the Halswell River. One of the vendors told OneRoof the previous owners, Canterbury racing enthusiasts Debbie and Dennis Chapman, had installed the two-storey professional-grade climbing wall that shoots through the inside of the home. The wall was built for their then-teenage children and came with an auto belay system. The garage has a car hoist, extra-height doors for boats and a kitchenette and bathroom. At one point there was an indoor pool, but the vendors covered it up and turned the room into an entertaining space. They also converted a go-cart room into a large billiards/pool room, complete with a kauri table from the Mataura Paper Mill employees' social clubrooms. The vendors, Richard and wife Lynda, said they bought the estate after their beloved 'forever home' was nearly destroyed in the 2010 Christchurch earthquake. They told OneRoof in April that they were selling because they had found a way to repair their old home. 'It's one of those earthquake stories where your house is a write-off, you don't know if it can be repaired, you think you're going to move on and then find you can fix it,' they told OneRoof.
Otago Daily Times
16-06-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Canterbury manor with indoor climbing wall sold
The six-bedroom manor on Tai Tapu Rd. Photo: Supplied A large Canterbury home with an indoor climbing wall and 18-car garage has been snapped up by a local family after interest from as far away as the US and UK. Bayleys listing agent Chris Jones told he was unable to disclose the sale price of the six-bedroom estate on Tai Tapu Road in the Selwyn district. But he told OneRoof he had only shown the property, which has an RV of just $5 million, to qualified buyers. "It generated quite a bit of inquiry because it's not something you see every day, with the garaging and the climbing wall. It's a massive home. "We had 10 people through, and at the higher end of the lifestyle market that is a lot. The vendors were very pleased.' A climbing wall in the two-storey home. Photo: Supplied He said many of the overseas buyers were frustrated to learn that they weren't qualified to buy in New Zealand. "The Americans do not really understand our rules. They say: 'We'd like to buy that' and don't understand why they cannot. Even on the new investment visa, it is not a five-minute process getting residency." The 1373sq m home was larger than most city sections and sat on more than 4ha beside the Halswell River. One of the vendors told OneRoof the previous owners, Canterbury racing enthusiasts Debbie and Dennis Chapman, had installed the two-storey professional-grade climbing wall that shoots through the inside of the home. The wall was built for their then-teenage children and came with an auto belay system. The garage has a car hoist, extra-height doors for boats and a kitchenette and bathroom. At one point there was an indoor pool, but the vendors covered it up and turned the room into an entertaining space. They also converted a go-cart room into a large billiards/pool room, complete with a kauri table from the Mataura Paper Mill employees' social clubrooms. The vendors, Richard and wife Lynda, said they bought the estate after their beloved 'forever home' was nearly destroyed in the 2010 Christchurch earthquake. They told OneRoof in April that they were selling because they had found a way to repair their old home. 'It's one of those earthquake stories where your house is a write-off, you don't know if it can be repaired, you think you're going to move on and then find you can fix it,' they told OneRoof.
NZ Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Real estate talent honoured at Success Realty, Bayleys Awards
In the residential category, Residential Salesperson of the Year was awarded to Richard Wright (Bayleys Mount), while Individual Residential Salesperson of the Year went to Sharon Hall (also from Bayleys Mount). Commercial honours went to Brendon Bradley (Tauranga Commercial), who won both Commercial Salesperson of the Year and Greatest Number of Deals Settled, with Willem Brown (Hamilton Commercial) named Individual Commercial Salesperson of the Year. Top Office of the Year was awarded to Bayleys Mount, a reflection of their market leadership and strong results. Rookie of the Year was Arun Mehan (Tauranga Residential), Greatest Year-on-Year Growth went to Mark Frost (Hamilton Residential), Individual Auction Growth was won by Sarah Adams (Hamilton Residential) and Office Growth of the Year went to Bayleys Mount. The Marketing Campaign of the Year was awarded to Sarah Campbell for her standout campaign on 323 Plummers Point Rd in Tauranga Residential, a powerful example of strategic property storytelling. The Bayleys Way Staff Recognition Award was presented to Stephen Shale, while the Altogether Better Award was went to Peter Kelly (Hamilton Country), recognising both for their unwavering commitment and embodiment of the Bayleys philosophy. Bayleys said it also acknowledged those who upheld the company's values and made an impact – whether with clients, in the community or behind the scenes. Winner of the Big on Community Award were Nicki & Wayne Robb (Hamilton Residential), Property Management Excellence went to Brodie Thomas (Tauranga Commercial), Administrator of the Year was Jess Cleaver (Tauranga Country), PA of the Year was Grace Reid (Hamilton Country), and Realty Services Excellence went to Mary Derksen (Finance). Bayleys chief executive Heath Young said: 'The night was a testament to the calibre of people we have across our group. It was about celebrating not just numbers, but the attitude, care, and collaboration that drive our success.'
Otago Daily Times
22-05-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Young cancer survivor takes on ice skateathon
Christchurch 9-year-old Indi Wealleans survived cancer twice, now she's strapping on her ice skates to raise funds for childhood cancer. Hanmer Springs will host New Zealand's biggest and best Alpine Winter Festival these school holidays and this year the ice rink is returning thanks to the support of Bayleys. The Alpine Winter Festival is inviting people to join Indi and skate with purpose for the Bayleys Skateathon for Child Cancer Foundation – a 12-hour ice skateathon where every lap makes a difference. All funds raised from the skateathon will go towards supporting families going through childhood cancer. Indi and her family know first-hand the difference Child Cancer Foundation support can make. At 2-years-old Indi was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a cancer which typically occurs in and around the bones of children and young adults. Following treatment, she was in remission for three years before the cancer returned in August 2022. Now, Indi is in remission and wants to skate alongside her mum to help families going through childhood cancer. 'Indi has always been someone who looks for silver linings. She's just one of those life-of-the-party kids who people are drawn to. She's wise beyond her years and she has a sense that life is precious,' Indi's mum Aneke Tunnage says. 'Being involved in a fundraiser like this is so important to us. We want to help the families that come after us, so they get that same level of support we did. I don't know what we would have done without the support of Child Cancer Foundation.' The family-friendly 10-day festival will run from Saturday, 28 June to Saturday, 12 July 2025, showcasing the best the alpine village has to offer with the Bayleys Skateathon kicking off festivities on the Saturday. Child Cancer Foundation Chief Executive Monica Briggs is thrilled to partner with The Alpine Winter Festival. 'With no government funding, Child Cancer Foundation needs to raise $6.5 million each year to keep providing critical support for whānau facing the challenges of childhood cancer. 'It's people's generosity that makes this mahi possible, so we are incredibly grateful to the Alpine Winter Festival for their support and to every participant, volunteer, and supporter who will get involved. 'Every lap, every cheer, and every donation will bring us closer to making a difference in these children's lives, and we couldn't do it without this amazing collective effort,' says Monica. More than 20,000 people attended last year's festival and this year is expected to well exceed that with more than 35,000 expected. Hurunui District Mayor Marie Black says the festival has become an annual highlight. "The Alpine Winter Festival is a great event for our community. It's been wonderful to see local businesses rallying together so quickly to support this year's festival, which promises to be our biggest yet.' There will be glow light tree top climbing, the popular village light project will make a return and the festival's main sponsor, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa will host Date and Dip – a night screening in the pools of the classic movie Dirty Dancing, among some of the other great events across the festival. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa general manager Sarah Wiblin says the event will showcase the best of Hanmer Springs and its community spirit. "This is a wonderful event that both visitors and residents look forward to each year. We're excited to play a bigger role this year by introducing our own winter-themed events at the pools." This year festival organisers are putting a call-out to students to help design the future mascot of the Alpine Winter Festival. A competition invites schools and students to submit their ideas, in the hope of their vision becoming the future mascot. The winning submission will have their design made into the real Alpine Winter Festival mascot and will also be up for some great prizes, including annual passes. Local businesses have rallied to sponsor the festival and put on their own events. Some returning favourites will be the icy plunge pools, dazzling light displays, stargazing, jet boating and some new events like the Big Bike Film Night. The Bayleys Ice Skateathon will run from 8am-8pm on Saturday, June 28, at the Bayleys Hanmer Springs Ice Rink. Tickets can be purchased online and donations made here. Every dollar raised during the Bayley's ice skateathon will go directly to Child Cancer Foundation. A full festival programme can be found here.
Otago Daily Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Frankton units meet pent-up demand
An unparalleled number of planned housing complexes in and around Queenstown's Frankton Flats is meeting a range of market demand, including even sub-$700,000 units. About to get under way is Safari Group's first local post-Covid development, Mountain Oak. It's a 141-unit residential complex in Remarkables Park that has a starting price of $639,000 — "the lowest entry point in the market", Bayleys projects GM Gavin Lloyd says. Gibbons Co has also launched The Crest Chalets above Country Lane, featuring 86 one-bedroom chalets from $669,000 and 14 one-bedroom cabins from $689,000. The developer's also finishing off the 226-unit two-bedroom Five Mile Villas, priced from $869,000. About 250 people turned out for its first showhome opening early this month. Local Bayleys managing director David Gubb says that sends a clear signal. "Queenstown's market is hungry for quality, attainable housing, and Five Mile Villas is meeting that demand head-on." The showhome was "a litmus test for pent-up demand in a market constrained by land supply, planning challenges and construction costs". "What's encouraging is this isn't speculative demand, it's grounded in need. First-home buyers, key workers and investors are responding to fundamentals — location, design efficiency and long-term rental viability — not hype." A third Gibbons Co complex, the premium Lakehouse Villas, off Frankton Rd, comprises 63 architecturally designed, freehold homes overlooking Frankton Arm. Ninety percent sold within six months of release. "Flexibility to use these homes for personal and visitor accommodation is a game-changer," Suzie Wingglesworth, Bayleys' national director projects says. She notes Redwood Group also has year-round visitor accommodation consent for the 180 residences in its three-stage Kawarau Villas project near Remarkables Park Town Centre. Bayleys' local CEO Stacy Coburn notes council has also helped by rezoning land resulting from its spatial plan. An example, he says, is the 27-hectare Frankton North area, opposite Five Mile, where Latitude 45's developing Waipuna Rise — a boutique collection of apartments and terrace homes with self-contained studios. Development's also about to start on a huge worker housing complex on the corner of the state highway and Hansen Rd — initially on top of a car storage building. Coburn says Frankton lends itself to medium-density apartments. "And when you see a growth rate annually between 8% and 9% for Queenstown, we've got to allow for this growing population — as long as the infrastructure tries to align." He also notes the investor market's back, spurred in part by the return of tax deductability. Short A-frame timeframe The developer of The Crest Chalets — 100 proposed one-bedroom residential units above Queenstown's Country Lane precinct — hopes to start work on-site in October with a completion date 12 months later. Mountain Scene revealed this month Kurt Gibbons' Gibbons Co has applied for resource consent for 86 A-frame chalets, and 14 elevated single-level cabins off Hansen Rd, having bought the 3.1396ha block last October. He's also applied for six business units on just over 11,000sqm of flat land at the bottom of the site. Gibbon says his aim is to provide freehold product below $1million "and that doesn't have body corporate fees and anything else associated with it". "The theme of this stunning project is the mountains, and each property comes with the most spectacular view," local Bayleys salesperson Sarena Glass says. "The high-end design is similar to what you would find in the European alps, there's nothing else quite like this in Queenstown." The architect's Designgroup Stapleton Elliott in partnership with Gibbons Co.
