McKay Brothers Renovations

10/02/2026

WE’RE HIRING IN WĀNAKA
If you care about quality, back yourself to get the job done, and want a crew that works hard without the ego, you’ll fit in here. We’ve got steady work locked in, great projects across Wanaka, and a tight team culture that values doing it right and having a life outside of work.

We’re looking for great people to join our crew:
✅ Project Manager
✅ Foreman
✅ Leading Hand
Must be currently in NZ with legal work rights. No sponsorship.

🔎 Learn more at https://www.mckaybrothers.co.nz/we-are-hiring/
👉 Know someone good? Tag them or share this post.

If you care about quality, back yourself to get the job done, and want a crew that works hard without the ego, you’ll fit in here. We’ve got steady work locked in, great projects across Wanaka, and a tight team culture that values doing it right and having a life outside of site.

15/01/2026

🏡 Thinking about adding a granny flat in 2026?
New NZ rules make it easier to build up to 70 m² in many cases — no building/resource consent required when conditions are met.

We’ve created a FREE homeowner guide that explains, in plain English:
✔️ What’s allowed (and what isn’t)
✔️ The step-by-step checklist (before you start → completion)
✔️ Services, costs, and development contributions
✔️ Common pitfalls to avoid
✔️ Where to get the official forms

📥 Download your free guide: https://tinyurl.com/j99tn9pr
💬 Or comment GRANNY FLAT and we’ll send it to you!
🛠️ McKay Brothers Building — Wanaka & Queenstown Lakes.

Note: Conditions apply (site standards, licensed work, council notifications).

09/01/2026

If you’re the type who takes pride in doing things properly, likes a laugh on site, and wants time to enjoy the Wānaka lifestyle, you’ll fit in here.

Message us or check out the TradeMe link on the QR code for more details 💙🤙

W: https://www.mckaybrothers.co.nz
E: [email protected]

31/12/2025

24/12/2025

We hope this finds you taking time to celebrate and relax with family and friends over the festive season

Meri Kirihimete 🩵

02/12/2025

🧽 Make Your Home Look New This Summer
We’ve put together a quick, homeowner-friendly checklist of the Top 5 Summer Jobs that instantly refresh your home and protect it for the year ahead.

Inside you’ll get simple, step-by-step tips for:
✔️ Exterior house & window wash
✔️ Deck deep-clean + recoat
✔️ Gutters & fascias tidy-up
✔️ Re-caulk, re-seal, re-lube (doors, windows, wet areas)
✔️ Front-entry glow-up (instant curb appeal)

📥 Grab your free checklist here: https://tinyurl.com/4dz8hymy
💬 Or comment SUMMER and we’ll send it to you!
🛠️ McKay Brothers Building — Wanaka & Queenstown Lakes.

22/11/2025

🎅🏻 We’ve once again teamed up with Wanaka App to bring some Christmas joy to one family in the Wanaka region.

A big thanks to Mitre 10 Mega Wanaka (materials) (consent if required) and Lakeland Contracting (transport) for also supporting a giveaway that’s very close to our hearts 🩵

Check out the link or head over the the Wanaka App to enter.

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28/10/2025

Proud 🥹🩵

We’re proud to share that we’ve now completed 75 projects right here in the Wanaka region 🏔️

Across new builds, renovations, extensions and everything in between, each one represents the trust our clients have placed in us to bring their vision to life.

A huge thank you to our incredible team, loyal clients, and local suppliers who’ve been part of the journey — here’s to the next 75! 💪

👉 Thinking about building or renovating? Let’s make your home the next one on the list.

📞 021 614 246
📧 [email protected]
🛜 www.mckaybrothers.co.nz

13/10/2025

🏗️ We’re Hiring: Foreman & Leading Hand
Location: Wanaka/Central Otago

Join a fun, outgoing crew that work hard, enjoys the job and values work/life balance. Living in Wanaka means the best of both worlds - great projects and epic lifestyle.

About the roles:
• Foreman: You’ll be capable and confident of leading builds and/or renovations to a programme (overseen by a project manager) with a leading hand/apprentice.
• Leading Hand: You'll work alongside your foreman, complete allocated tasks unsupervised, bring a solid kit of tools, and help guide newer apprentices day to day.

What we build – the full suite of projects
• Small one-off contracts, new builds, renovations & extensions across Central Otago, with a solid pipeline of work locked in.

What we’re looking for
• Keen, hardworking and a great attitude
• Legally allowed to work in NZ without sponsorship

What you’ll get
• Contract role with pay reflecting experience and your tool kit
• Tight, supportive team culture
• Variety, responsibility, and room to grow

🔎 To see who we are and what we do, check us out here or at our website https://www.mckaybrothers.co.nz

👉 How to apply
Message us here on Facebook or email [email protected] with subject Foreman/Leading Hand – Your Name.

If you’re a good fit and have the skills it takes, we want to hear from you.
Know someone perfect? Tag them below! 👇

10/10/2025

🤩 Looks a little bit like a game of pick up sticks! A beautiful new build going up in our stunning Central Otago landscape 🌄

08/10/2025

Second story deck incoming 🫡

06/10/2025

📝 Building your first home? Start with this checklist.
We’ve put together a simple, step-by-step New Home Build Checklist to keep you on track from finance to handover.

Inside you’ll cover:
✔️ Budget & finance
✔️ Choosing the right section
✔️ Picking your architect/designer + builder
✔️ Consents + approvals
✔️ What to do during the build & at handover

📥 Grab your free copy here: https://tinyurl.com/4awkphty
💬 Or comment CHECKLIST and we’ll send it to you!

🛠️ McKay Brothers Building and Renovations - helping Wanaka & Queenstown Lakes build with confidence.