The Shade Shop

04/11/2026

Just a few roof tops been installed in the last month or so

03/09/2026

🏡Thinking about new blinds? Your windows might be overdue for a little glow-up! 😎

At The Shade Shop Taupo we offer a great range of custom-made interior window treatments to suit your home, style and budget:

☀️ **Sunscreen & Blockout Roller Blinds**
🔥 **Energy-efficient Honeycomb Blinds**
🪟 **Classic Venetian Blinds**
✨ **Stylish Interior Shutters**
👍 **Motorisation Options Available**

Whether you want more privacy, better light control, improved insulation or simply a fresh new look, our team can help you find the right solution.

And because choosing blinds from a tiny picture on a screen isn't quite the same as seeing them in the flesh, come into our Taupō showroom and have a look for yourself!

📍 The Shade Shop – 16 Mahoe Street, Taupō
📞 07 378 1356
📩 Or send us a message to arrange a free measure & quote.

Your windows do a lot of work. They deserve to look good doing it!😉

*The Shade Shop – proudly part of Central Trim.*

Enhance your living spaces with our premium Pergola's, Louvre Roofs, Retractable Roofs, Awnings, Shade Sails, Umbrellas, Interior & Exterior Blinds and Screens, servicing Taupo and surrounding areas.

14/08/2026

🎬 **Because relying on Taupō weather to behave is a bold strategy…** 😂🌦️

One minute you’re firing up the BBQ in glorious sunshine. ☀️
Next minute someone’s chasing the serviettes across the lawn while everyone else is shifting the furniture inside. 🌬️😂

There IS another way…

🏠 **Polycarbonate Roofs** — shelter while keeping things light and bright
🌧️ **PVC Fixed Roofs** — serious year-round protection
😎 **Ziptrak® Screens** — wind, sun and weather control when you need it

Put them together and suddenly your outdoor area becomes somewhere you can actually PLAN to use.

Radical concept, we know. 😉

🎥 Check out some of our recent transformations and imagine what we could do with your place.

And remember…

**You can’t control the Kiwi weather — but you can stop letting it boss your deck around.** 🇳🇿😎

📍 The Shade Shop | 16 Mahoe Street, Taupō
📞 07 378 1356
📩 Flick us a message to arrange a measure & quote.

24/07/2026

🎬 Your house just sent us a friend request... 😏🏡

Apparently it's tired of being...

🥵 Too hot in summer.
🌬️ A wind tunnel in winter.
👀 On full display for the neighbours.
🪟 Still wearing the same old window dressings from 2008.

So we gave it a bit of a glow-up... ✨

🏠 PVC Roofs for all-weather outdoor living
😎 Ziptrak® Screens to keep the weather guessing
🚪 Aluminium Shutters that look as good as they work
🪟 Venetian Blinds to finish the inside in style

The result?

A home that's cooler in summer, more comfortable year-round, and just a little bit smug about how good it looks. 😉

🎥 Watch these recent transformations by The Shade Shop team and see what's possible.

📍16 Mahoe Street, Taupō
📞07 378 1356

Because life's too short to keep saying...
"We'll just sit inside." 😂

26/06/2026

🎬 Another day, another outdoor glow-up! 😎

Remember when outdoor entertaining meant...

☀️ "It's too hot."
🌧️ "Everyone inside... it's raining."
🌬️ "Hold onto your chips, the wind's back!"
😂 "We'll just squeeze around the kitchen bench."

Not anymore! 👏

Our latest transformations feature:
🏠 Polycarbonate Roofs & Carports
🏡 PVC Fixed Roofs
🌤️ Ziptrak® Screens
..because your outdoor area deserves better than being a part-time employee.

Rain? Keep the BBQ going.
Sun? Stay cool.
Wind? Nice try. 😏

Life's too short to spend summer checking the weather forecast every five minutes. Let us build you an outdoor space that's ready whenever you are.

🎥 Check out these recent transformations by The Shade Shop team!

📍16 Mahoe Street, Taupō
📞 07 378 1356

12/06/2026

☀️ **Outdoor Living Done Right** ☀️

What do **Custom Shade Sails**, **Ziptrak® Screens**, and **Oztech Retractable Roofs** have in common?

They all transform ordinary outdoor spaces into places you'll actually want to spend time in. 😎

Whether it's creating shade on a scorching summer day, sheltering your patio from the wind, or giving you the flexibility to open up to the sunshine or close up when the weather turns, we've got a solution for every outdoor lifestyle.

✨ Custom Shade Sails – stylish, durable protection from the sun
✨ Ziptrak® Screens – keep the weather out and the views in
✨ Oztech Retractable Roofs – ultimate control at the touch of a button

From family homes and holiday properties to cafés, restaurants and commercial spaces, our team designs and installs solutions that look great and perform even better.

🎥 Check out some of our recent projects and get inspired for your own outdoor transformation.

📍 The Shade Shop | 16 Mahoe Street, Taupō
📞 07 378 1356

28/05/2026

✨ **A Bespoke Windbreak Solution for One of NZ’s Most Stunning Locations** ✨

We recently had the privilege of installing a custom-designed windbreak screen system at the beautiful Poronui Lodge — complementing the clear Ziptrak screens we installed previously - creating a more comfortable, sheltered outdoor experience without compromising the incredible views. 🌿🏔️

Designed specifically for the space, this bespoke installation helps tame the elements while blending seamlessly into the lodge’s premium outdoor setting.

✔️ Protection from wind
✔️ Enhanced comfort for guests
✔️ Clean, modern aesthetics
✔️ Built to handle Kiwi conditions

Projects like these are what we love — practical solutions that look right at home in world-class environments.

🎥 Check out the transformation in action!

📍 Installed by The Shade Shop, Taupō
📩 Get in touch to discuss your own custom outdoor solution

15/05/2026

🎬 **Kiwi outdoor living… now with fewer excuses to go back inside** 😎🍻

You know the drill…
☀️ “Too hot.”
🌧️ “Bit wet.”
🌬️ “Wind’s picked up.”
🦟 “The bugs are carrying people away.”

Not anymore. 💪

With our **Louvre Roofs**, **PVC Roofs**, **Ziptrak® Screens** and **Easy Track Screens**, these outdoor spaces have gone from *“nah, maybe later”* to *“we basically live out here now.”*

✔️ Shade when you want it
✔️ Shelter when you need it
✔️ Privacy from the neighbours who “just happened to be walking past again” 👀
✔️ More reasons to fire up the BBQ 🍖

Honestly, the indoor lounge is starting to feel a bit neglected 😅

🎥 Check out these epic transformations by The Shade Shop team!

📍 Taupō
📩 Flick us a message and let’s turn your deck into the best room of the house

27/03/2026

🎬 **From “check the forecast first…” to “who cares what the weather’s doing!”** 😎

This space used to come with terms & conditions…
☀️ Only usable when sunny (but not *too* sunny)
🌧️ Definitely not in the rain
🌬️ And forget it if the wind showed up

Now? Thanks to a **PVC Fixed Roof** + **Ziptrak® Screens**…
👉 It’s officially been promoted to *year-round MVP* 🏆

✔️ Dry when it rains
✔️ Cool when it’s hot
✔️ Sheltered when it blows
✔️ And looking sharp while doing it

Honestly… the couch inside is getting nervous 🛋️😅

🎥 Hit play and watch the transformation

📍 The Shade Shop Taupō
📩 Flick us a message and let’s upgrade your outdoor game

19/03/2026

☀️ Warning: This reel may cause sudden backyard envy… 😎

What used to be “too hot”, “too windy” or “we’ll just sit inside”…
is now 👉 the best seat in the house.

Thanks to our Fixed Roof Canopies and Ziptrak Screens, these outdoor spaces have gone from weather-dependent… to weather-defiant. 💪

Rain? Sorted.
Wind? Blocked.
Sun? Tamed.
Weekend plans? Upgraded. 🍻

Hit play and watch the magic happen… ✨

📍 Taupō locals — your dream outdoor space is closer than you think
📩 Flick us a message and let’s make it happen