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One last stop …

There were smiles all round at the site of Wellington’s new Ronald McDonald House yesterday, as the trio behind our Carterton home build and auction presented the charity with a cheque for $80,000. Milestone’s Gareth Norris, land developer Rudy Van Baarle and the project’s benefactor Chris Dugdale were treated to a guided tour of the [...]

Sold!

William and Tania outside their new home with Gareth Norris of Milestone Homes Wairarapa

Congratulations to Tania and William, proud new owners of the beautiful Carterton home our team at Milestone Homes Wairarapa built to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House.

The sale of this home at auction has raised $80,000 for a very worthy cause, the construction of new Ronald McDonald House premises in Wellington.

And the home couldn’t have gone to more fitting owners, with Tania once a guest at Ronald McDonald House herself.

Read more about this inspirational story here

A guided tour …

After much anticipation, we’re pleased to share the first glimpse of our completed home with you. Gareth and his team have worked tirelessly, as they always do, to make sure this home was completed on time, with minimal fuss. Like all Milestones, this home has been completed to the highest standards of workmanship and quality—with [...]

Open to the public …

Armstrong Avenue was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, with the grand opening of the Milestone home built to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House. It was a fun day out for the local community who have supported the project from the outset. Mayor Ron Mark was on hand to cut the ribbon, declaring this beautifully [...]

Join the party this Saturday…

Right on schedule and as promised, our Carterton charity home will be open to the public this Saturday. Everyone’s invited to join in the fun from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at Lot 26, Armstrong Lane, Carterton. There will be a bouncy castle and face painting for the kids, a sausage sizzle, and a chance to view [...]

Ten days to go …

The countdown is on in Carterton, with just 10 days until the grand opening of our charity home—built to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House in Wellington. Over the course of this exciting project, we’ve been very fortunate to enjoy the support of many local suppliers and tradespeople—and with this great family home nearing completion, [...]

A lick of paint

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of moving into a freshly painted brand new home.  Gary and Bill from Hearn Decorating have been on site painting the walls and ceilings of our Ronald McDonald charity home, getting it ready for the big reveal come April 14. A crisp, quality finish is one of the many [...]

Our charity auction is on Trade Me

It’s only four weeks ‘till the grand opening of our Ronald McDonald House charity building project in Carterton, and everything you need to know is now available on Trade Me! Be sure to check out the details of the fun open day events scheduled for Saturday 14 April, and the NO RESERVE auction to be [...]

Lined and plastered

Plastering sanded (640x480)

Our charity home is now fully insulated and the team have been hard at work lining and plastering the walls. It’s an exciting time in any building project, as all of a sudden each room has its own sense of space. Outside, boxing is being fitted in preparation for concreting.

Pink Batts makes for a cosy and snug home

With the home sealed on the outside, our team have turned their attention to ensuring the inside is cosy and snug. Insulation regulates the temperate inside the home, making it healthy and energy efficient. We’re using Pink Batts in the walls and ceiling. Once the Batts are in, the walls are lined with gib. Every [...]

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