Licensed Building Practitioner · Carpentry · LBP: BP180270

Quality building, done right — start to finish.

Kia ora, I'm Ritai — the builder behind RNR Homes. New builds, renovations and carpentry across Turangi and the Central Plateau, with care for the process and the quality.

Fully insured · Workmanship guarantee

About RNR Homes

I qualified as a carpenter and became a Licensed Building Practitioner, then started RNR Homes to do building the right way — on my own, to my own standard.

Turangi is home. My nan was born and raised here, and the connection to this whenua runs deep. That connection shapes how I work: with manaakitanga (care for people), whanaungatanga (relationship), and doing right by the job.

What sets the work apart is simple — I care about the process and the quality. Not just getting it done, but getting it right, from the first measure to the final fix.

  • Licensed Building Practitioner (Carpentry) — BP180270
  • Qualified, trade-trained builder
  • Solo owner-operator — you deal with the builder
  • Local to Turangi & the Central Plateau
  • 10 years trade experience
  • Fully insured · Workmanship guarantee

What I do

New Builds

  • New homes (full build, project-managed)
  • Sleepouts / granny flats / minor dwellings
  • Baches / holiday homes
  • Relocatable / transportable homes

Renovations & Extensions

  • Kitchen & bathroom renovations
  • House extensions (indoor-outdoor flow)
  • Internal layout changes (structural walls, beams)
  • Re-piling & foundation repairs

Carpentry & Exterior

  • Decks — timber (macrocarpa, kwila, vitex), composite, balustrades, stairs
  • Weatherboard / cladding repairs & replacements
  • Threshold / door sill replacements (weathertight)
  • Fencing, pergolas, outdoor structures
  • Soffit / fascia / bargeboard repairs

Project Oversight

  • Full project management (consent → completion)
  • Structural & carpentry — my work, start to finish
  • Trusted trade partners: plumbers, sparkies, painters, plasterers — I coordinate them so you deal with one builder
  • Material ordering & quantity surveying
  • LBP producer statements (PS1 design, PS3 construction, PS4 review)
  • Pre-purchase building inspections

Our Process — The Proof Package

Every job gets a full photo record — before, during, after. Nothing hidden. I handle structural and carpentry myself; trusted plumbers, sparkies, painters and plasterers I know well handle their trades. You deal with one builder.

Framing & Structure

Wall, floor & roof framing documented before lining. Hidden once closed — we photograph it all.

Waterproofing & Flashings

Cavity battens, window/door flashings, membrane details — captured before cladding goes on.

Fixings & Connections

LBP-signed producer statements (PS1/PS3/PS4). Hidden galvanised fixings — no visible screws, no rust.

Final Finishes

Completed structural & carpentry work. Painting/plastering completed by trusted trade partners I coordinate. Handover pack emailed: photos, consent docs, warranties.

Where I work

Based in Turangi, working across the Central Plateau and surrounds:

Turangi · Taupō · Tokoroa · Taumarunui / Ruapehu · Rotorua · Waitomo / Ōtorohanga

Let's talk about your build

Free, no-pressure quotes. Text, call or email — I'll get back to you.

On site? Text a photo to 027 424 6573 and I'll ballpark it.

Email: info@rnrhomesltd.com

Phone: 027 424 6573

WhatsApp: Message me

Base: Turangi, New Zealand