Q&A

with Andrew & Melissa Savage

YOUR TOP TIP FOR MANAGING A BUILD: Keep accurate, up-to-date specification spreadsheets. Laminate and keep these on site for the tradies. Establish mood boards for each room to make sure everything works.

(Melissa)

DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY HERE:

Every day is different. We love exploring the Coromandel, jet-skiing into little bays, and paddle boarding up the river and around the canals. We like to explore mountain biking and bush trails, and fishing of course. Whitianga is an awesome community, so friendly and welcoming. We love the local people and the local food. (Andrew)

WHAT HAVE YOU TRIED TO ACHIEVE IN THE GARDEN: It’s easy care with plants that don’t need much watering, such as cacti. We’ve used white-chip mulch. It looks quite Mexican. (Melissa)

WHAT’S NEXT ON THE AGENDA:

A blue-and-white striped shade awning off the garage. (Andrew)