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Featured Project / Havelock North Construction

Peter Warmington has been building houses in Northland for more than 20 years, and can visualise exactly what his clients’ project will look like even before the posts are in the ground. Having gained the necessary skills from his huge experience in the building industry over decades as a registered Master Builder, his workmanship and […]

There were many steps involved in building this luxury holiday bach overlooking the Brynderwyn Hills in Mangawhai Heads. And we’re not just talking about the steps involved in the craftmanship for award winning NF Construction, but the actual 60-metre length of the house (and 6-metres wide). Company owner Nic Foster said that was the reason […]

The owners of this beautiful Stroud home live such a busy executive lifestyle, that when they are not working they like to entertain well. This means having an extra double oven in the scullery for when they need to call in caterers, and a laundry that doubles as a mobile dry cleaning service for weeks […]

W Hamilton Building made the Top 100 and won a Regional Lifestyle Award for this Saint Clair beauty in Dunedin. The construction company is no stranger to the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, taking out numerous titles over the years. This architecturally designed home was built to take in the stretch of beach […]

Now is a great time for new flooring in your home.  Floorboards are independently owned and operated, and specialists when it comes hard surface flooring. We understand that flooring information as well as all the different flooring options can be overwhelming.  We take pride at Floorboards in offering the best advice and service in the […]

It’s really quite hard to believe that inside this 1900s villa is a Balinese-style oasis, complete with a sauna and its own pool house. And the best part is that the owners of Norwest Build have been invited back to enjoy it with the occupants, as their clients were known to them and have become […]

With more than 50 design awards since 2003, Young Architects in Christchurch stays at the forefront of design excellence. Originally started as Life Style Architecture in 2003, we’ve recently changed our branding to Young Architects to reflect how our architecture has matured. This Merivale house has been modelled on a vernacular gable form seen widely […]

Properties situated within the premier rural-residential location of Slope Hill are well established and are very tightly held. Those on the ‘upper side’ of Slope Hill Road have always been particularly sought after. Boasting an elevated position with commanding outlook, 144 Slope Hill Road is likely the best property within this locale and is likely […]

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 […]

Large and luxurious with stellar craftsmanship, this Taranaki beauty features stunning vertical cedar cladding that sets the tone. Step into the double-height entry and you’ll see a voluminous space with an exquisite floating staircase and steel screen through which morning sunlight shines. Floor-to-ceiling and carefully placed windows in the living areas provide panoramic views of the […]

Imagine waking up embraced by the calm of a coastal paradise, where soft morning light welcomes each day. More than a home, this is an architectural triumph by Curated Build, crafted with elegance and refined for modern living. Perfect for those seeking a serene coastal lifestyle, it’s both the ultimate getaway and an ideal place […]

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 […]

On an East-facing canal of the Whitianga Waterway features this Cove Construction home built for a retired Southland farmer and his wife. The owners brought their love of Central Otago schist north, and you’ll find it everywhere from the fireplace surround, internal-external feature wall and on the letterbox outside. Modernity meets rustic charm, and on […]

Step into opulence and behold the grandeur of this exquisite front-row mansion crowned on the peak of Paritai Drive, with one of Auckland’s most enviable views. Every corner exudes luxury and sophistication, captivating your senses with its lavish marble walls and floors. The moment you enter, you are greeted by a magnificent foyer adorned with […]

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. […]

Multi-award winning architectural home builders Maddren Homes won a Regional Category award at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2021, with this stunning show home.  A suburban sanctuary and light-filled oasis that delights at every turn, Nu-wall aluminium cladding and rusticated cedar form a striking façade, the flush-mounted garage door concealed within […]

Complete Renovations is a quality building contractor specialising in home renovations and extensions, with over 20 years of experience. Our expertise ranges from highly complex architectural projects, such as adding a storey, or converting a basement, to bathroom and kitchen renovations, to home or room additions, as well as shop fit outs and light commercial work.   These services are provided all […]

The conundrum for the owners of this Hawkes Bay property was how to maximise the coastal views, without being viewed by the other coastal occupants. Architecture HDT provided the solution. This house presents well to the street without oversharing and allows the homeowners all the delights of living with a view of the bay, without […]