Winter is Coming
April 30, 2024
Why retro-fit double glaze your wooden windows?
We are a bit biased here at Podocarp in regards to our love for timber joinery, but this is not without evaluated reason (for those of you who need a bit more evidence based than our passion alone). In this blog we wanted to talk more about wooden or timber windows and ...
Cabinetry Design Trends for 2024
March 21, 2024
Trends & Styles we are embracing in the Podocarp Workshop this year.
Interior design trends in New Zealand for 2024 continue to showcase the use of a material close to our heart, timber. The use of wood in interior design has been a consistent and timeless element. Kitchens in particular are set to continue to incorporate this stunning versat...
That's a Wrap
December 20, 2023
A year in review and what's next in 2024...
It's hard to believe another year has flown bye, and what a crazy busy year it has been for the team. Firstly we need to say a massive thank you to all our clients. We have many returning customers and this means the world to a small family business, so our upmost appre...
Sharing the Love
September 5, 2023
The Value of Feedback
It appears currently we are in a society where it is very easy to make a negative comment about something but positivity is often left unspoken. In the modern world of social media these often dissatisfied comments are notoriously public, whether it be the bad driver on the ...
History influencing modern design.
August 8, 2023
Podocarp on tour with a history lesson included.
A recent trip down south to Dunedin to immerse ourselves in the Women's World Cup action also saw a visit to Larnach Castle. It was an absolutely stunning day and really captured this magnificent building and grounds in a special way.As a cabinet making family, all timber, j...
Let's Talk Wood
June 5, 2023
Timber reviews by the team.
We thought we would have a brief chat about our speciality, that being wood; solid timber & timber veneer.We get a lot of enquiries asking if we can make a specific item, our ultimate answer, if the predominant material is timber, then the world is your oyster as they sa...
Making double glazing affordable.
May 17, 2023
What is there out there to make Retro-fit Double Glazing affordable, and how can we help..
The last two mornings have been a frosty start in Christchurch, and hence we thought it was pertinent to touch on the topic of Double Glazing, something we offer at Podocarp, but how can we make it affordable.Retro-Fit Double Glazing your home is often something that jumps t...
Cabinet Making in a Digital World
May 15, 2023
How does an old art form transform to modern digital times.
The Podocarp team are immensely proud of each custom made piece of Cabinetry they hand over to their clients. Each stemmed from passion, creativity, precision, skill and knowledge. Their craft is functional artistry & one could argue, a dying art form.If you have had the...
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