NZ Herald 9/09/09 “Renovation centre-stage at Home Show”:

Amanda Magnus with the Nautilus house. Photo / Dean Purcell from NZHerald

Renovating to add value is a a main theme at this year’s Auckland Home Show opening today at the ASB Show Grounds in Greenlane.

Group exhibition manager Amanda Magnus says exhibitors have found more people are renovating than buying or building new.

“The focus is adding value and you don’t have to spend a fortune to do it.”

Options such as heat pumps and landscape gardening are becoming more popular as people realise that the investment increases their property’s value and makes it more comfortable to live in.

With an overall theme of “a different way of living”, visitors can learn how to make the most of their homes or plan for new ones using ideas from around the world.

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Doors Burst Open for Spring’s 2009 Yellow Auckland Home Show

The sun is shining and the 2009 Yellow Auckland Home Show (September 9^th to 13^th at the ASB Showgrounds) has officially opened in what’s shaping up to be one of the most optimistic trade shows in recent times. Over 50,000 people are expected to walk through the doors over the five days with day one getting off to a great start.

With a theme of ‘A Different Way of Living’ visitors to the show can expect to see some of the world’s rarest plants, extraordinary designer feature rooms, gallery displays of extraordinary homes from around the world; as well as all the suppliers, exhibitors, and advice on home renovation, bathroom and kitchen design, landscaping and more.

Be the first in Auckland to sign up to Nova Energy

Let the sun pay your power bills with a solar panel

New energy company, Nova Energy enters the Auckland market this month by rolling out an innovative plan to help more Kiwis go solar which will help deliver savings on annual energy bills. Visitors to the Yellow Auckland Home Show can be some of the first in Auckland to sign up to this new 100% New Zealand owned energy company specialising in Gas, Electricity, LPG and Solar energy.

Through Nova Energy consumers can take advantage of the $1000 government solar grant, pay for their SolarElite system as they use it, reduce their energy bill over time by going solar – and reduce their carbon footprint.

Green Shoots Predict Big Business at the Yellow Auckland Home Show

The green shoots of recovery are definitely sprouting at this year’s Yellow™ Auckland Home Show, Wednesday 9^th September to Sunday 13^th at the ASB Showgrounds, with exhibitors cautiously bullish about a surge in interest in the home and home investment.

The Yellow™ Auckland Home Show is the largest show of its kind in New Zealand and therefore acts as a barometer for consumer confidence in the residential market, and this year right across the show there are signs that business is bouncing back and exhibitors are preparing their order books for a positive upswing.

Paint the Town Green at the Yellow Auckland Home Show

Janet Luke from Greenurbanliving.co.nz

Green Urban Living is a prominent feature at this year’s Yellow™ Auckland Home Show – where you can learn how to produce more and consume less, whilst also saving money by living a sustainable lifestyle.

Green living experts will be giving workshops and tutorials throughout the day on a wide range of topics from organic gardening, composting, and permaculture, to DIY cleaning products and simple tips on how to save on your power bill.

‘Ask the Experts’ on Home Renovation

Avoid costly mistakes down the track by getting the right advice at the beginning. New to the Yellow™ Auckland Home Show is the Ask the Experts feature run by Certified Renovations. These 20min one-on-one consultations give Home Show visitors the opportunity to bring ideas, blue prints and questions about home renovation to experts who can help turn them into concrete plans.

Certified Renovations has rapidly grown to become Auckland’s premier renovations specialist – providing a unique service to home owners who seek professionalism, quality standards and peace of mind when choosing to renovate their home.

FP World Cooking Theatre Final Timetable

The 2009 Fisher & Paykel World Cooking Theatre timetable has been confirmed and locked in! This is the place to be for free interactive and inspirational cooking lessons from some of the best chefs in the country. This has become an annual must see event, especially the ‘tasting café’ where Yellow™ Auckland Home Show visitors can sample the delectable delights produced in each lesson.

The 2009 timetable is packed with classes demonstrating exotic recipes, sweet treats, and fine dining tips. From seafood delights to canapés you can make at home, Croatian, Asian cuisine and baking, every meal of the day is covered! Pick up some great recipe ideas and cooking tips that only the foodies with years of experience know.

See the timetable here

Discover a Different Way of Living, Renovating and Re-decorating

Great weather at the 2008 Auckland Home Show

Only at the Yellow™ Auckland Home Show, ASB Showgrounds, Wednesday 9^th September to Sunday 13^th 2009, can you design your garden, plan your renovation, learn about colour trends, see cooking shows and more, all under one roof! But wait, there’s more, with seminars on how to maximise your property investment, renovate on a shoe-string or discover how to be more environmentally economic at the same time. Talk about multi-tasking! This show is a must-see for all home owners.