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Back to where it all began..

I came across this article again written back in 2021 for Joiners Magazine about Sean setting up Podocarp and Felder machinery being his toys of choice - Felder fit out at Podocarp Cabinetry Its often nice to read things such as this, to reflect on the journey and how you have grown both as a business and person.A giggle was had with the comment 'gentle nudge from his wife', I suspect that nudging is still happening today!Have a read, it's a goodie....

What we really mean by Custom Made Cabinetry & Joinery

When it comes to high-quality woodwork, custom or bespoke timber joinery stands out as a superior choice for those seeking unique, tailor-made solutions. Unlike mass-produced joinery, which follows standardized designs, bespoke timber joinery is crafted to meet specific aesthetic and functional requirements.Bespoke is certainly a trendy term and is basically the vogue word to replace custom, but what really is Bespoke and how does this apply to our Timber Joinery?Bespoke adjective BRIT...

The Top Timber Joinery Trends for 2025: Elevating Home Design with Style and Functionality

We usually ease back into each NY, gradually picking up the pace as everyone returns from their summer holidays and focus moves to their project list for the forth coming year. This year we came back from our annual shut down at full speed, with a schedule full and exciting projects ahead. So what is everyone getting excited about and where is the focus this year in home cabinetry and joinery?Timber joinery in 2025 is all about sustainability, smart design, and timeless beauty. Homeowners a...

A Shameless Shout Out to Our Team & their Craftsmanship

There is a new home on the block and Podocarp is proud to shout out about the role they played in its transformation. Peak Performance in home energy efficiency is not the only high impact feature of this stunning home. The team were honoured to be part of this incredible build and project, working alongside other trades, creating a harmonious relationship to create this unique and stunning home.Podocarp doesn't just craft joinery for the sole purpose of utility, it is artistry in it's own form,...

Winter is Coming

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 the thermal advantages when double glazed. We approach this topic each Autumn as we find we get an influx of enquiries as the colder seasons start to creep in again and the reality of single glazing or poor fitting joinery re...

Cabinetry Design Trends for 2024

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 versatile material.A specific focus on the use of Oak & Walnut, the latter you will know from one of previous blogs, is a team favourite, quoting “it is a beautiful timber,  always enabling stunning high end finishes, it...

That's a Wrap

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 appreciation. We do not only have our private clients, but also designers, architects, builders, engineers that we work closely alongside. We are lucky to have had such positive experiences alongside other crafts people and this c...

Sharing the Love

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 way to school drop off, the dog walker who didn't pick up the poo or the long wait in the Emergency Department ... the list goes on. It is not to say positivity and kind thoughts aren't had, they just don't seem to be broadca...

History influencing modern design.

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, joinery, cabinetry that is encounted on any family adventure is admired, critiqued & scrutinised, often much to the frustration of the mini Podocarp team! Now it is widely know that New Zealand does not home the oldest arc...

Let's Talk Wood

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 say. If you dream it, we can make it! Of course we certainly encompass other materials when needed, however our love & speciality is working with timber.So what timber do we use for what? Many of our clients do not know wha...

Making double glazing affordable.

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 to the forefront of the mind during the Winter months, when condensation and coldness is already playing havoc within the home, but also to the health of it's occupants. It is one thing identifying how you make your home warme...

Cabinet Making in a Digital World

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 pleasure of stepping foot in the Podocarp work shop, you will have sighted the mass of high end machinery and expansive workspace, a dream area for many a craftsperson. However much of the work continues to be by hand; labou...