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van de Ven Builders

If you are looking for a rustic barn-style house in the country or something more sophisticated and stylist, then Van de Den Builders have the answers. Based in Whitianga and owned by Jamie (Vandy) and Candice Van de Ven,  every project is managed by Vandy personally, and he  is involved through all of the stages […]

This riverside retreat on the Waikato River is a striking contemporary award winning home by Design Builders Waikato. There are so many options for places to sip your morning coffee watching the ever-changing views of the river in and around this 350sqm home. With a full-width deck and a dining nook just some of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

This award-winning home by Design Builders Hawkes Bay is a fantastic fusion of design, style and pure practicality.  Made to attract lots of admiring looks, flow and spectacular views are foundations of the design. There’s an emphasis on style – including the dark exterior joinery. High ceilings and cleverly designed kitchen and bathrooms appeal to […]

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 […]

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, […]

PJ Builders loved their new holiday home in Whitianga before they were permanently based there, and so did all of their friends and family. Owner Phill Holland said they initially built it as a showhome/holiday home, and was a great way of promoting the superb workmanship of the company. Everything about this four-bedroom house says […]

It’s a sure bet that when you contract Shore Build to carry out your new home or high end renovation you are going to get top quality. We had the pleasure of building this very stylish home in Mt Eden situated alongside classic mid 20th century Bungalows, and it was an award winner in 2019. […]

Combining performance with luxury, this 360sqm home by Hofmans Builders in Taranaki blends the world’s most powerful Passive House design tools with clever construction and architectural finesse.   This home is built to the eHaus Euro standard and is a ‘certified passive home.’ Hofmans Builders hold the eHaus license for the Taranaki region. – eHaus are […]

Warm, healthy, energy efficient homes is what Third Little Pig Homes is renowned for. And the low long lines of this Mason & Wales designed home are clean and elegant – making it a prime candidate for a National Category win in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year in 2020. The floating nature […]

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 […]

Nestled high on the hills of Havelock North sits a home that is as ambitious as it is breathtaking—605 square metres of architectural refinement, understated luxury, and meticulous craftsmanship. This six-bedroom, three-bathroom residence is the personal home of Rob and Amanda Liddle, the husband-and-wife team behind Havelock North Construction, a company renowned for building high-end, […]

Imagine the pleasure of waking up to these stunning harbour views every morning, while relishing alfresco living on multiple decks during the day and, gazing at magnificent sunsets in the evening. The Client’s design philosophy for this stunning newly built contemporary home, was born by her desire to create a bold statement of strikingly clean […]

This is a one-of-a-kind property, relocated several years ago from Remuera to its current site. it was miraculously and seamlessly put back together by the expert crew from Brown Brothers Builders. As properties go this one has quite a story, eleven pieces were transported by road from Remuera to its current location, then reassembled and […]

Megan & Darryl (Willis) Williams are the owner operators of Nautical Homes, which was established in 2018.  The couple have provided a platform to promote their range of coastal inspired building plans. Based in beautiful Whitianga, our award-winning builders can build your dream into reality. As Master Builders, we strive to provide high quality craftsmanship on every […]

A Wellington design for a Lake Hawea house near Wanaka won Parsonson Architects an NZIA Southern Award for Architecture in 2019. The house sits on a large, gently sloping piece of land at the edge of Lake Hawea and was built to replace an existing cottage, which had been a lakeside crib.      The […]

Basking on the banks of the Whitianga Waterways, we pay a visit to the new Landmark Homes Showhome. As you drive in to the picturesque town of Whitianga, you cannot miss this latest arresting build by Landmark Homes Coromandel and Hauraki. Will Quigley – Director of Landmark Homes Coromandel and Hauraki, has adhered to the […]