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Featured Project / Havelock North Construction

This home embodies luxury and tranquility, offering the perfect setting to take in breathtaking views while enjoying high-end fixtures and fittings throughout this unique home. ‘Titiwai’ is an exquisite, architecturally designed haven nestled on its own private 1.61 native block complete with fresh water springs, bush tracks and glow worm grotto all within a sprawling […]

Clive Barrington Construction won the 2021 Master Builders Canterbury Supreme New House of the Year Award for a house that steps outside the square to create an artwork in itself. The Fendalton, Christchurch house captures the changing light, sun and shadows beneath a roof that soars and swoops over three separate wings. The design created […]

A smart design on a small footprint, this 300sqm house packs a lot of punch. Built by LM Architectural Builders and designed by Nic Curragh of Objects, the family home features pitched ceilings throughout, significant structural steel beams and detailed design features – including custom-made sill flashings around the windows. The clients were a lovely couple […]

Located in the small coastal settlement of Langs Beach, this two storey home is stunning from the moment you arrive. Designed by Arcline Architecture and built by Hodz Building, this home acts as a showhome in the Blue Moon Rise subdivision, to set the standard for the style of house that can be constructed in […]

There can’t be many construction companies around as green as Brogan Builders in Northland. Passionate about staying at the forefront of modern building practices, the company was recognised internationally in 2021, winning the Green Home of the Year Awards in the USA.   Partnering with Formance – New Zealand leaders in SIP technology for housing […]

Penny Homes has been building award-winning homes in the Taupo region for many years. In 2021 the company won the New Home ($450,000 – $600,000) category in Nukuhau.  The three-bedroom barn-style design has a separate wing that makes it so versatile – it can be shut off from the rest of the house to minimise […]

From humble beginnings as a small café on the rugged west coast back in 2002, Castaways has seen massive growth in its journey to becoming a fully-fledged resort specialising in weddings and conferences. Nestled amongst lush native flaxes, Castaways sits atop the majestic cliffs of Karioitahi Beach’s sweeping coastline. An exciting next stage is taking […]

A significant renovation of this 1960s home by Fairburn Builders earned the company huge accolades at the Registered Master Builder of the Year awards 2021. With magnificent views of Tauranga’s harbour and looking out to Mount Maunganui, the renovation consisted of an entire reclad, new joinery, kitchen, bathroom and ensuite, interior plaster and paint, as […]

Defined as classic Californian design, this Hawkes Bay beauty by Redmond Builders earned the company nine awards at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2019. Located in Havelock North, this spacious family home has all the extras and clean contemporary lines frame light-filled interiors.  Modern technology makes life a breeze, and palm […]

Creating a home that you’re proud of should be an exciting prospect. But, without proper planning and industry knowledge, the process can be stressful, intimidating and challenging.  Refresh Renovations was established to alleviate homeowners of these stressors caused by the many common pitfalls of renovating. At Refresh, our approach is founded on thorough planning and […]

Located at the northern end of Auckland’s picturesque Takapuna beach and with uninterrupted, 270 degree views across to Rangitoto Island and beyond, this legacy property was purchased by the owners from family who had enjoyed and recognised its extraordinary position for many years. Originally designed by award–winning architect Jack McKinney over sixteen years ago, the […]

Describing a house designed by Fraser Cameron Architects is difficult. It would be easy to focus on the creative use of raw materials, or maybe the sublime combination of mismatched elements grabs your attention. The multitude of national and regional awards are hard to go past as well, but these aforementioned factors  are only present […]

One of the most interesting rural barn-style houses by Create + Construct earned the company a Gold award at the 2020 Registered Master Builder of the Year Awards. Visitors to this Clevedon home are greeted by a two-metre cedar pivot door, which is followed by full-height steel joinery and cedar ceilings as you walk through […]

On a kiwifruit orchard just out of Te Puke, Precise Builders completed a 12-month major renovation of this beautiful 40-year-old home. Our company specialises in large-scale renovations and with the current restrictions on international travel, many property owners are choosing to upgrade their homes instead. Making use of the two stories of this rural property, […]

This award-winning Landmark Homes Gisborne property is truely something special and that’s why it caught the judges eye at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards. As you drive through entry gates and along the circular driveway leading to the portico entrance of this impressive home, you instantly know this place is something. […]

This Freemans Bay, Auckland renovation is a wonderful example of revitalising an existing lovely villa. This villa was completely modernised, transforming this home’s appeal but maintaining the look of the existing villa’s charm. The owners of this villa are also renovating the adjoining villa. They were clear they wished to keep the integrity of both […]

Rob Camden, principal of Maunga Design and Gavin Brown of Waikato Build, have worked together successfully on many projects over the years and this project is no exception. Situated on the flat on the outskirts of Pirongia township, which is a beautiful small, rural Waikato Town. This site enjoys picturesque views taking in Mt Pirongia, […]

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 […]