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Specialists in family homes, beach houses and studios, Location Homes Far North has three branches including in Kaikohe. Our main office is based in New Plymouth where this inner-city project was completed in 2019. With it’s prime CBD location close to coastal walkways and beaches, chic minimalist design and high quality fixtures and fittings, the […]

This striking home is another Landmark Homes Coromandel and Hauraki success story. This gorgeous large elevated, light and architecturally designed home makes the most of the picturesque canal waterways. Will Quigley (director) and his team at Landmark Homes based in the Coromandel are proud to have worked with these discerning clients and have been integral […]

Specialists in architectural building and multiple award winners, when Auckland–based Lewis Build won the contract for this contemporary Takapuna build it was a matchmade in heaven. Designed by Mercer and Mercer Architects to the nth degree, it was up to Ben Lewis and his team at Lewis Build to bring their vision to life, and […]

We are a property development company made up of a team of expert quantity surveyors, construction industry experts, qualified carpenters, second-generation builders, qualified joiners, frame and truss experts, estimating and trade service fields’ experts, as well as licensed building practitioners. We design, plan, and build properties with purpose and passion.   The majority of our […]

Our family has provided premium bathroomware for New Zealand architects, homeowners, developers, builders, and plumbers for over 65 years. This experience has shown us the lasting legacy of quality.  From the durability and safety that comes from high quality base materials, to the superior functionality of German engineering. From the time-consuming hand-crafted finishes passed down […]

Wackrows has been providing quality timber and manufactured products for over 40 years. Based in Cambridge and servicing all of the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Auckland, Wackrows caters for all your wooden joinery requirements, specialising in doors, windows, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, wall units, shelving and more. With a focus on traditional craftsmanship combined with modern techniques, we […]

This house is designed for a family who enjoys entertaining and sharing quality time with each other. Each space is thoughtfully laid out for maximum enjoyment and ease of living. Albert van Vliet Architectural has ensured that living well is a priority here.  At the heart of the home is a resort style outdoor living […]

Jennian Homes is the most awarded building group in New Zealand, and our display homes are a reflection of the craftmanship and workmanship that we put into each and every build we do. Our original display home is sophisticated Hawke’s Bay living at its best. It features multiple outdoor areas in which to relax, either in […]

Avenue Architectural Builders won the Canterbury Registered Master Builder of the Year Renovation over $1 million award for this exquisite property with sea views.  The renovation and extension of this earthquake-damaged home has created an expansive, ultra-modern residence that maximises panoramic water views.  Future-proofing was top of mind in this build, with 40-plus solar panels […]

A renovation of this Golden Hills Road rural property by Renovate Me Nelson included an extension to increase the living area, and opening up the house to the amazing rural views, the large garden and swimming pool. Exposed macrocarpa trusses, new barn doors and open plan living add to the country feel of this home, […]

Terry Bryers from Bruyere Passive Homes has embraced passive house building technology after frustration with New Zealand building systems and what he felt was a lack of accountability and the process. Terry and his team have never looked back. Fifteen years on, he and his team of Fully Certified Passivhaus Professionals at Bruyere Passive Homes […]

With a view like this overlooking Lake Hayes in the Queenstown Lakes district, no wonder the owners of this luxury home by YBL Building made outside dining a priority. Spectacular Southern lakes views are served up from this 260sqm home, and the full height windows with cantilevered deck, matched with a glass balustrade, really open […]

Tauranga-based Ultimate Homes provides a range of beautiful house designs that are customised to suit your requirements. We take your home building seriously to ensure that you can build the home of your dreams. Our house builders and expert home designers work with you from day one to ensure that your home building plans go […]

When you embark on a journey with Customkit Buildings, rest assured that we will be accommodating to your every need. There is no ‘one size fits all’ to how we go about building and creating your home, barn, cottage or equestrian centre – we are a design and supply company that specialises in timber.   […]

With the amount of natural timbers used on this property both inside and out, this Urbo Home oozes warmth. It has been designed to capture all-day sun and provide all-weather living spaces that frame and celebrate the panoramic view.  The kitchen/living area is a warm and inviting space, thanks to the high stud, over-height glazing, […]

Perched high on a hill on the wind swept East Coast of Northland is this stunning build by LTD Architectural Design Studio. The driving storms and gale force winds that bear down on this remote site gave the team its most design challenges, creating a home that would withstand the pressures from this extreme environment. […]

Becoming the first construction company to win this title as one of the fastest growing services businesses in the country, he hasn’t looked back. Spurred on by his company’s investment in property development, he expanded his construction business into creating subdivisions and offering house and land packages when land became scarce. Operating out of Te […]

Ideal for coastal living and first homeowners, Haven Coromandel has a ‘Cube’ plan that is designed around the central living/dining/kitchen area. Inside, hard-wearing blonded Strandboard floors are teamed with crisp white interior walls. Large double glass sliders open the entire living area out to the deck. Blonde timber and clean white work beautifully together in […]