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Three houses in one was the theme of this high-end holiday home for separate families at Pohara in the Golden Bay area. Constructed by Steve Chamberlain of Golden Bay Builders, this award-winning build not only made the Top 100 in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year, but also took out the craftmanship and […]

With the shortage of accommodation options around the country, our patented build system fills a niche in the low-cost housing market. HouseIt was developed by experienced builders Alan Hockey and Giles Bayley, providing affordable, fully insulated accommodation solutions that can be transported to your site. Based in Te Awamutu, our homes and studio units are […]

Here at A1 Homes Northland we pride ourselves on being one of the premier home builders servicing Whangarei and the Kaipara districts, with our ‘built home’ service and a ‘kit home’ supply which includes the Far North district. We are here to help you get your project started, and our knowledge and experience is backed by […]

Multiple award-winning architect Ken Crosson and his team in the Coromandel gained international accolades for this Light Shaft house. An NZIA national architectural winner (2021) and also a finalist in the World Architectural Festival 2021, this house is an exploration of strong sculptural forms that represent the mine shafts of long abandoned gold mines within […]

Barbara Baker is an architect based in Napier, and has designed everything from woodsheds, air traffic control towers in both Gisborne and Tonga, and a small observatory for the Hawkes Bay Astronomical Society. Because she operates a small one person practice, she can be more focused, flexible and cost-effective, and is aware of people’s needs, […]

Word of mouth is often how many builders find their work, and this was definitely the case for Spratt Construct, building this rural property in Te Kowhai for friends. Kerrod Spratt and his wife returned home to New Zealand from the UK in 2015, and their soon-to-be clients bought some land and asked him to […]

Whether you’re after your first home, a new family home or a home for the beach – the dedicated team at A1homes Waihi/Coromandel offer a wide range of services to help make your build as stress-free and easy as possible. From kit home or full build options, through to some great house and land packages – […]

A very high level of craftsmanship by JPW Builders earned this home south of Napier an NZIA Gisborne Hawkes Bay Architecture Award in 2020. This architecturally-designed home takes full advantage of its rural setting with extensive views over the East coast and local vineyards. Clad in cedar and Corten steel, this generous 400sqm home of […]

Situated in the growing subdivision of Pokeno, south of the Bombay Hills, is this warm and vibrant family home by Kingswood Homes.  From the moment you enter you can instantly appreciate the spacious design.   Co-owner Jess Craggs is an interior and kitchen designer and has a lot to offer her clients.  The open plan […]

On the banks of Lake Karapiro sits a house built with precision and style, exemplifying everything Mason and Mason Building Contractors aim to achieve when completing a build. As Cambridge craftsmen, we have been building homes in the Waikato region for the past 18 years and as first-time entrants in the  Registered Master Builders House […]

Matisse is New Zealand’s leading supplier of world-class designs that create inspirational places to live and work.  With over 30 years of experience in dealing with the international furniture and interior fit-out supply sector, Alan and Jeanne Bertenshaw have forged a long standing reputation and network of connections with the world’s foremost manufacturers, designers, and […]

With its Te Kuiti stone fireplace, black asphalt shingle roof, and grey Linea cladding, this grand family home by Landmark Homes Waikato truly caters to every Kiwi’s dream country lifestyle and is sure to impress. The ‘Waihi’ Ready to Build plan has been upsized and modified to include extra storage, additional garaging, and a larger […]

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 […]

 This multi-level sophisticated award winning architectural build in Cambridge has set Daniel Cullen a cut above the rest. Based in Tauranga, Cullen Keiser Architecture was a National finalist and also received the Waikato Regional Residential New Home over 300 sqm title in the Architecture Design New Zealand awards in 2022. Built by Ben Shaw and […]

Award-winning Master builder Style Construction has now built two showhomes and can help build your perfect home too. Whether you’re building a home in Pokeno, Howick, Glen Dowie, or Silverdale, Style Construction is here to build with you. We build houses to an award-winning standard whilst keeping value.  Our first show home in Pokeno is […]

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 […]

Fifty tonnes of schist from Gibbston Valley were shipped to one of the classiest streets in Takapuna for this Cape Cod Home. Grand and rustic all in one, this house features a triple-pitched roof with luxurious lodge-inspired interior similar to the architecture the owners had seen at Huka Lode, Kauri Cliffs and Millbrook Resort. They […]

One could be fooled into thinking this expansive Waitoki home is a holiday resort with all of the palm trees surrounding this large 550 sqm paradise.  Built by Golder Residential, where once this was a rundown, lumpy paddock used by cattle, has now been turned into an expansive family home.  The 10ha was transformed using […]