Terraced Tranquility: Silver Pool of the Year 2026 - Under $100k

Pool of the Year

8 Sept

Written By Kim Manunui

Tucked into a terraced garden by Mayfair Pools & Spas - Taupo & Rotorua, this project has a small footprint but big impact.

This elevated pool and spa transform a terraced garden into a private retreat, combining clean lines, warm decking and geothermal heating for year-round enjoyment. The homeowners wanted a space where grandchildren could swim, grandparents could unwind, and the pool connected naturally with the home's outdoor living areas. Building across multiple levels required careful engineering, with structural retaining integrated into the design to support the elevated installation, while a geothermal heat transfer system powered by an on-site bore provides efficient year-round heating for both the pool and spa. The result is a thoughtfully designed outdoor retreat that proves a smaller footprint can still make a lasting impression, with warm timber decking, clean architectural lines and custom design coming together to create a space that's as practical as it is inviting.

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Pool of the YearTaupo & Rotorua

Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project. Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

Collaboratively we are creative, share sustainable values and work hard for great outcomes because that’s the buzz of satisfaction that drives us.

If you have an audience and market to reach, we can make that happen. Creative design, words that work and smart behind the scenes stuff that cuts through the online noise. We’ll design your website and then build it. We’ll manage the content as well as all your hosting needs. We can handle your online advertising so you get noticed,
and we’ll manage your social media presence so you get the clicks, likes and engagement to grow your business. All within the budget you set, because none of this needs to cost the earth. And the job doesn’t stop when your website goes live. We are your virtual business partner.

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