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MITRE 10 MEGA Helicopter House

Following the first successful Helicopter House Build in 2017 ($142,000 was raised), their second Helicopter House Build in 2019 (a whopping $210,000 was raised) and their third build in 2021/2022 (a record of $253,354 was raised) Mitre 10 MEGA’s Helping Hands Program is doing it all over again in 2024/2025 with the home being built by JR Construct then going under the hammer or sold prior by The Cooper Group upon completion.

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Throughout the build, local Nelson businesses will be donating products and services, and their time and energy to build a Karsten Architecture contemporary three bedroom, two bathroom home fit for a family, retirees, and first home owners too!  With all proceeds going to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Endowment Trust.

The Mitre 10 MEGA Helicopter House Build is a project that benefits the community and generations to come as the money raised will remain in perpetuity with the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Endowment Trust.

This build we are encouraging people to ‘be part of the build’ and help us celebrate 33 years of operation and make the build cost neutral. The Endowment Trust is required to future proof the service now and for generations to come.

Where is it?

Located on the grounds past Mitre 10 MEGA Nelson Trade Department and between the new Nelson Junction, an architecturally home is being built on temporary piles so that it can be easily relocated to it’s final resting place with it’s new owners. Come along and have a look at the Helicopter House Build next time you choose to do some weekend DIY at Mitre 10 MEGA!

The Plan

Tony Karsten, Architect at Karsten Architecture has created an amazing home, contemporary in design which utilises the space to an incredibly high standard. This home has three bedrooms, ensuite bathroom and walk in robe for the main and a family bathroom with separate laundry. In the ‘living pod’ there is a designer kitchen with walk in pantry as well as a study nook with separate dining and living.

The Build

This build is being built by James Riordan and his team at  JR Construct. James has utilised the service and is incredibly appreciative of the work of the rescue helicopter, read his story here.

The main sponsors of the build are JR Construct, The Cooper Group, Karsten Architecture and Gibbons. Other sponsors include, Aotea Electric, Corva, Fairview, Freeman Roofing, Nelson Pine Industries, Norriss Building, Tasman Bay Plumbing. Absolute Energy, Brightwater Joinery, Footprint Signs, Gib NZ, Higgins, Hirepool, Hubbers, Humes, Tasman Roofing, Mitek, NMIT, Parnwell Painting, Royal Wolf, Southpine, Envirowaste, Resene, Abbott Insurance, Hot House, Open 2 View, Clearlite, Hafele, Safe Hire, Menzshed and many more.

The Auction

Once completed, the Helicopter House will be sold via auction or prior with the proceeds donated to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Endowment Trust.  The Cooper Group are proud to be the real estate agent partner for this project.

They will be holding open homes once completed so you can see all the hard work the community have put into this build.  The three bedroom, two bathroom home will be staged by Ronni Symon of Home Staging Nelson who will be taking a blank canvas and turning it into a beautiful home.  Make sure you follow the Helicopter House Build through our Facebook Page.  For those of you wishing to buy your first home or even your last home, The Cooper Group are the real estate agents to talk to.

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