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Gardo Group takes huge pride in building and renovating homes to the highest of standards, with exceptional attention to detail.

We build beautiful homes in the Bay Of Plenty.

29/10/2026

Most houses only get priced once the plans are consented. If the numbers don't stack up by then, it's back to the drawing board.

Chris prices jobs week in, week out, so he knows what materials cost right now. At Gardo Group, Chris prices the design while it's still being drawn, so the home you fall in love with is one that fits your budget.

Planning a new build in the Bay of Plenty? Book a site visit through the link in our bio.

26/10/2026

Why Chris got into building: you can see what you've done at the end of every day.

Some stages show more progress than others, but at the end of a job you're standing in a whole house you built from nothing. That's still the best part.

21/10/2026

The story of Opito Bay so far. From a slab on a bare hillside to frames, joinery and roof, with the bay as the backdrop.

Chris and Hannah moved up to Opito Bay during the build, so they're on site every day, walking it through against the drawings. Hannah designed it, Chris is building it.

The house is up. Landscaping is next, then we'll share the finished home.

Have a site, or just an idea? Start the conversation at gardogroup.co.nz

05/08/2026

Here’s how most projects go: the plans get drawn, then a builder is found, then the pricing comes back and the redesigns start. Big changes, extra drawing time, extra cost.

Here’s how ours go: a client emails us about their site, and Hannah and Chris walk it together at the very first meeting. The builder is in the room while the concepts are still taking shape. By the time the consent goes in, the design and the price are the same document.

If you own a section or you’re looking at one, talk to us first.

23/07/2026

Most builds lose weeks between consent and pricing. Ours don’t.

Chris is at the first site meeting, before a single line is drawn. So when the building consent goes in, that design is already priced. Consent approved, build starts. No repricing, no redesign, no waiting.

Thinking about building? The best time to get us involved is before the plans exist.

10/07/2026

The beauty of great design lies in the details.

Every material, junction and finish throughout this recently completed Omokoroa home was carefully considered to create a home that is both timeless and refined. From the warmth of natural textures to the precision of every crafted element this project is a reflection of thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship and uncompromising quality.

It’s these subtle details that quietly define the character of a home and ensure it will be enjoyed for generations to come.

Designed and built by Gardo Group.

25/06/2026

We set the cladding on fire. On purpose. Yakisugi is a centuries-old Japanese technique. Char the timber surface and you get a material that resists rot, insects, UV, and ironically, fire itself.

No paint. No sealing. Just a slow, graceful weathering over decades.

This is the Ōmokoroa Home, where every material decision was made to last. Cladding supplied by The Blackwood Project 黒木事業

17/06/2026

Most people don’t actually know what “design and build” means. Swipe to find out why it changes everything. → Your architect draws the home. Your builder prices it later.

Somewhere in that gap, costs shift, details change, and the version you imagined stops matching the version being built.

Design and build closes that gap. One team. One contract. One price before a hammer swings.

Hannah designs it. Chris builds it. The drawing and the build belong to the same two people, all the way through.

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10/04/2026

This design & build project was a true collaboration between architect, builder and client and the results speak for themselves.

The charred cladding floating wing perfectly complements the solid form of the white cube, creating a striking contrast that defines the home’s exterior.

A project we’re incredibly proud to have brought to life.

03/04/2026

We’re stoked to finally share photos of our latest design & build project in Ōmokoroa.

This 331m² home has been thoughtfully designed across two distinct wings. The main living wing, finished in charred timber cladding, brings together the kitchen, living spaces and guest bedrooms - creating a warm, grounded hub for everyday living.

In contrast, a crisp rendered two-storey form houses a large garage, laundry and plant below, with twin primary suites above - each with its own ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.

One impressive part of this project is that it was designed with the clients while they were still living overseas, with the plans completed and consented before they returned to NZ - allowing us to get stuck into the build straight away. (Yay for Zoom.)

A unique project we’re incredibly proud of from concept through to completion.

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