http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.lad.co.nz en-us Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:11:50 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/post/58056/sir-david-attenborough-presents-a-life-on-our-planet/ As WWF Partners For Nature the LAD team are proud to support the WWF and the incredible work that they do both locally and internationally. ⁠We're super excited to watch the newly released documentary by the legendary Sir David Attenborough 'A Life On Our Planet', a collaborative effort between WWF & Silverback films. ⁠A powerful and confronting insight into the detrimental impact humans are having on planet earth, and how we need to work harmoniously with nature to turn things around.&... Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:51:19 +1300 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/#post58056 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/post/46188/MILNE-HOME-TAKES-OUT-COVER-OF-YOUR-HOME--GARDEN--NOV-19/ Was SO great to see our ‘Milne Home’ featured in November’s issue of Your Home & Garden ....... Kerry took out the top spot for the front cover too & looks absolutely stunning! 🙌 🙌.Thanks so much to @YourHomeGarden for the incredible article.  We are absolutely thrilled for Nathan, Kerry, Carter & Caleb ...... this was a true collaboration and dream come true for all involved! 👏👏.Grab the latest copy of Your Home & Garden to read the full article.. ENJOY!.If... Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:38:05 +1300 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/#post46188 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/post/46183/LODGE-APPEAL--KOTAHI-HOME-APPEARS-IN-NZ-HOUSE--GARDEN/ 2018 ADNZ NATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AWARD It was so fantastic to see our KOTAHI HOME project featured in the September edition of the NZ House & Garden 2019 : ) This extensive renovation of a tired Californian bungalow channeled Huka Lodge vibes to produce a stunning family home.... Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:50:18 +1300 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/#post46183 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/post/41111/Thank-you-family-Milne/ How can we not love what we do when we receive feedback like we did recently from the Milne family below.“We found the team at LAD not only great to deal with but a great investment in designing our new home. They provided a great set of plans in a timely manner and nothing was ever an issue. We highly recommend Aaron, Charlotte and the LAD team for their excellent service, vision and creative ideas. Thank you for making our dream house a reality” Thank you 😊  To take a tour of this ... Fri, 31 May 2019 12:27:25 +1200 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/#post41111 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/post/38684/KIA-KAHA-CHRISTCHURCH/ Our thoughts & love goes out to the victims of Christchurch's devastating terror attacks on Friday 15th March 2019. The world will not tolerate such hatred and evil ......... stand together and stand strong! xx... Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/#post38684 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/post/38686/HELLO-2019/ The LAD team enjoyed some much deserved down time over the break ........ lots of sun, sand & surf. 2019 is going to be a goodie!  With loads of exciting & varied projects lined up, we're re-charged and ready to go : )If you have a renovation or new home project in mind, call us for a chat about how we can help ....... we'd love to hear from you. 027 5777 141  /  info@lad.co.nz... Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/#post38686 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/post/38687/OPENING-AGAIN-14TH-JAN-2019/ Safe & happy holidays everyone! The LAD office will be closed from Monday 24th December & we'll be opening again for business on 14th January 2019.... Sun, 23 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/#post38687 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/post/38690/WE-WON/ 2018 ADNZ NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS ...... Whoop whoop! SUPER excited to walk away with the National Award for our Kotahi Home at last nights National ADNZ Design Awards. Congrats to all involved, particularly our amazing clients! Thanks to the ADNZ for organising another awesome event ......... thanks also to the judges for your fantastic feedback.  Finally, congrats to all of the finalists and category winners ........ well deserved! 🤗www.lad.co.nz/page/kotahi-home/Take a peak ... Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/#post38690 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/post/38691/LADHOUZZFEATURE/ Picture Perfect: 34 Creative Ideas for Modern Bathrooms LAD was chuffed to have been hand picked by the HOUZZ team to feature in their recent 'Picture Perfect: 34 Creative Ideas for Modern Bathrooms' editorial. We hope you find some inspiration : ) ... Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/#post38691 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/post/38692/BLOGNationals-Here-We-Come/ 2018 WAIKATO / BOP AWARDS NIGHT JUST WRAPPED UP The LAD team were SUPER proud to walk away with the ADNZ Waikato Regional Award for our ‘KOTAHI AVE’ Project at last nights Award Dinner! 🤗 Well done to our amazing clients, along with Scott Nickel & his building team for their superb craftsmanship. Congrats & great work to all the other winners and to the ADNZ for organising another awesome event. To read all about it visit STUFF - www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/hom...To view more KOTAHI... Sat, 07 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.lad.co.nz/blog/#post38692