Waikato Home & Garden Show 2018

3-6 Oct, Wed: 9pm-5am Thu: 9pm-9am, Fri–Sat 9pm–5am, Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton

Resene Seminar Series

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Hear from top industry professionals on a variety of topics that will transform your home and garden.

 

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Wed

Wednesday 3 October

Asbestos Risk Management
11am-11:30am

Steve will guide you through the new asbestos legislation with information and advice about asbestos and where you can find it. You'll be surprised just how common this hazardous mineral can be. Attend this seminar to learn what to do to keep yourself and others safe, help you to avoid; breaking the law; unexpected delays and large unexpected costs.

Clever design and construction of healthy, comfortable, energy efficient homes
11:45am-12:15pm

For too long now, many New Zealand families have suffered draughty, damp, cold houses. Local eHaus Waikato builder Ross Brown and Shelley Cresswell eHaus Marketing Manager will be presenting an informative seminar on discovering the PassivHaus way of design and construction.


The best gardens in town
12:30pm-1pm

Give your garden the X factor, that requires very little ongoing maintenance.  Hear from Graeme, a seasoned landscaper, who has a wealth of experience in the industry, on which plants are recommended and which ones to stay away from. What’s more you’ll get tips on how to tie all your landscaping together so that it has style and the same time is very easy to care for.

Home performance and energy efficiency.
1:15pm-1:45pm

The houses we live in should provide us with a healthy, safe and comfortable indoor environment but in New Zealand this is often not the case. Home Performance Advisors, Camilla Carty-Melis and Tania Ashman will be providing important information and simple tips that will empower you to create warm, healthy and resource efficient homes, regardless of your budget.

Confidence with colour
2pm-2:30pm

Learn how to use your favourite colours confidently and how to make the most of your space. Clever yet simple ideas along with tips and tricks you can try out for yourself.

Six valuable steps you should take before you see a builder or Architect
2:45pm-3:15pm

What do you want to build? A tiny home, your first home or your last home?  

Do you want to build a High Performance Home, but don't know where to start? The process will be the same. 

Claudia will guide you through the important steps, so that you can make an informed decision, if you want to be educated on sustainable products, different design principles, or how you find your ideal section and work out your budget.

Benefits of Solar in the Home
3:30pm-4pm

Greg will talk about how solar can benefit the home, how it works, what to look for in choosing solar panels, the different types of inverter technology and the importance of good installation.

Thu

Thursday 4 October

Asbestos Risk Management
11am-11:30am

Steve will guide you through the new asbestos legislation with information and advice about asbestos and where you can find it. You'll be surprised just how common this hazardous mineral can be. Attend this seminar to learn what to do to keep yourself and others safe, help you to avoid; breaking the law; unexpected delays and large unexpected costs.

Clever design and construction of healthy, comfortable, energy efficient homes
11:45am-12:15pm

For too long now, many New Zealand families have suffered draughty, damp, cold houses. Local eHaus Waikato builder Ross Brown and Shelley Cresswell eHaus Marketing Manager will be presenting an informative seminar on discovering the PassivHaus way of design and construction.


The best gardens in town
12:30pm-1pm

Give your garden the X factor, that requires very little ongoing maintenance.  Hear from Graeme, a seasoned landscaper, who has a wealth of experience in the industry, on which plants are recommended and which ones to stay away from. What’s more you’ll get tips on how to tie all your landscaping together so that it has style and the same time is very easy to care for.

Home performance and energy efficiency.
1:15pm-1:45pm

The houses we live in should provide us with a healthy, safe and comfortable indoor environment but in New Zealand this is often not the case. Home Performance Advisors, Camilla Carty-Melis and Tania Ashman will be providing important information and simple tips that will empower you to create warm, healthy and resource efficient homes, regardless of your budget.

Confidence with colour
2pm-2:30pm

Learn how to use your favourite colours confidently and how to make the most of your space. Clever yet simple ideas along with tips and tricks you can try out for yourself.

Six valuable steps you should take before you see a builder or Architect
2:45pm-3:15pm

What do you want to build? A tiny home, your first home or your last home?  

Do you want to build a High Performance Home, but don't know where to start? The process will be the same. 

Claudia will guide you through the important steps, so that you can make an informed decision, if you want to be educated on sustainable products, different design principles, or how you find your ideal section and work out your budget.

Benefits of Solar in the Home
3:30pm-4pm

Greg will talk about how solar can benefit the home, how it works, what to look for in choosing solar panels, the different types of inverter technology and the importance of good installation.

Fri

Friday 5 October

Asbestos Risk Management
11am-11:30am

Steve will guide you through the new asbestos legislation with information and advice about asbestos and where you can find it. You'll be surprised just how common this hazardous mineral can be. Attend this seminar to learn what to do to keep yourself and others safe, help you to avoid; breaking the law; unexpected delays and large unexpected costs.

Clever design and construction of healthy, comfortable, energy efficient homes
11:45am-12:15pm

For too long now, many New Zealand families have suffered draughty, damp, cold houses. Local eHaus Waikato builder Ross Brown and Shelley Cresswell eHaus Marketing Manager will be presenting an informative seminar on discovering the PassivHaus way of design and construction.


The best gardens in town
12:30pm-1pm

Give your garden the X factor, that requires very little ongoing maintenance.  Hear from Graeme, a seasoned landscaper, who has a wealth of experience in the industry, on which plants are recommended and which ones to stay away from. What’s more you’ll get tips on how to tie all your landscaping together so that it has style and the same time is very easy to care for.

Home performance and energy efficiency.
1:15pm-1:45pm

The houses we live in should provide us with a healthy, safe and comfortable indoor environment but in New Zealand this is often not the case. Home Performance Advisors, Camilla Carty-Melis and Tania Ashman will be providing important information and simple tips that will empower you to create warm, healthy and resource efficient homes, regardless of your budget.

Confidence with colour
2pm-2:30pm

Learn how to use your favourite colours confidently and how to make the most of your space. Clever yet simple ideas along with tips and tricks you can try out for yourself.

Six valuable steps you should take before you see a builder or Architect
2:45pm-3:15pm

What do you want to build? A tiny home, your first home or your last home?  

Do you want to build a High Performance Home, but don't know where to start? The process will be the same. 

Claudia will guide you through the important steps, so that you can make an informed decision, if you want to be educated on sustainable products, different design principles, or how you find your ideal section and work out your budget.

Benefits of Solar in the Home
3:30pm-4pm

Greg will talk about how solar can benefit the home, how it works, what to look for in choosing solar panels, the different types of inverter technology and the importance of good installation.

Sat

Saturday 6 October

Asbestos Risk Management
11am-11:30am

Steve will guide you through the new asbestos legislation with information and advice about asbestos and where you can find it. You'll be surprised just how common this hazardous mineral can be. Attend this seminar to learn what to do to keep yourself and others safe, help you to avoid; breaking the law; unexpected delays and large unexpected costs.

Clever design and construction of healthy, comfortable, energy efficient homes
11:45am-12:15pm

For too long now, many New Zealand families have suffered draughty, damp, cold houses. Local eHaus Waikato builder Ross Brown and Shelley Cresswell eHaus Marketing Manager will be presenting an informative seminar on discovering the PassivHaus way of design and construction.


The best gardens in town
12:30pm-1pm

Give your garden the X factor, that requires very little ongoing maintenance.  Hear from Graeme, a seasoned landscaper, who has a wealth of experience in the industry, on which plants are recommended and which ones to stay away from. What’s more you’ll get tips on how to tie all your landscaping together so that it has style and the same time is very easy to care for.

Home performance and energy efficiency.
1:15pm-1:45pm

The houses we live in should provide us with a healthy, safe and comfortable indoor environment but in New Zealand this is often not the case. Home Performance Advisors, Camilla Carty-Melis and Tania Ashman will be providing important information and simple tips that will empower you to create warm, healthy and resource efficient homes, regardless of your budget.

Confidence with colour
2pm-2:30pm

Learn how to use your favourite colours confidently and how to make the most of your space. Clever yet simple ideas along with tips and tricks you can try out for yourself.

Six valuable steps you should take before you see a builder or Architect
2:45pm-3:15pm

What do you want to build? A tiny home, your first home or your last home?  

Do you want to build a High Performance Home, but don't know where to start? The process will be the same. 

Claudia will guide you through the important steps, so that you can make an informed decision, if you want to be educated on sustainable products, different design principles, or how you find your ideal section and work out your budget.

Benefits of Solar in the Home
3:30pm-4pm

Greg will talk about how solar can benefit the home, how it works, what to look for in choosing solar panels, the different types of inverter technology and the importance of good installation.