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Featured Project / Havelock North Construction

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 […]

Long regarded as one of the area’s most admired and inspirational properties, 66 Dromara Drive is set among established gardens on the edge of Lake Rotokauri, supporting a wetland of national importance. A celebration of the art of living, this ultimate lakeside residence, in one of the most sought-after locations in the Waikato with access […]

Scott Mackenzie runs a successful family building business based in Thames, covering the entire Coromandel Peninsula and Waikato areas.  His wife Holly works behind the scenes of the running of the business, and they have both enjoyed family home by renovating old to new and modern. Our point of difference is that honesty is at […]

A stunning mixture of schist both internally and externally was used on this Myross Bush rural property near Invercargill. Designed by award-winning architects Beattie McDowall, the structure of this home is impressive with its exposed trusses, timber ceilings and window frames. There is even an internal den completely lined in schist like an original gold […]

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 […]

LOCHRYAN BUILDERS are fully licenced Bay of Plenty builders. Ryan, Rhys, Jordan and Kirt, leave a fantastic lasting impression in person and so do their finished projects. Ryan, has an eye for detail, high quality workmanship, professional project management and has a talented team to meet all your building requirements. This is what Ryans clients […]

Established in 2015, Coventry Construction began as a one-man operation led by founder Josh Coventry. In its early days, it was just Josh forging his path in a demanding environment that often felt like a pressure cooker, where every challenge sharpened his resolve, patience, and mental fortitude. It was under these conditions that he learned […]

For many New Zealanders a dream of holiday involves sitting at the beach, under a pohutukawa tree on a hot day.  Simple pleasures, simple needs. This Cove Construction house provides two of those elements. Located above one of Aotearoa’s most beautiful beaches, this Hahei house not only provides magnificent coastal views and the shade of […]

A 1970s farm cottage has been transformed into a Balinese-style oasis by Henley-Smith Construction. Designed by HB Architecture, the outside features cedar cladding and band sawn posts, while inside sold timber benchtops finish the Balinese effect dreamed up by the owner. Attention to detail can’t be missed, from the gable roofing to the teak flooring, […]

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 […]

MMB Builders took an outdated 1970s home and gave it a complete new refreshed look and feel. Situated in Mangere, the 10-week renovation involved changing out the classic mustard yellow wallpaper, brown vinyl flooring, old carpet and yellow stained glass panels, and turning it into something more modern. A three-bedroom home with one office, internal […]

Our designer stone baths, basins and outdoor tubs are handcrafted to fit into any New Zealand bathroom or outdoor space for pure indulgence. Eden Stone bathware is inspired by tropical Indonesia and created using reclaimed crushed quartz, marble and stone – found close to its natural source. We’re looking after the nature we love, and […]

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 […]

This heritage renovation in Hamilton is a complete hidden retreat with all of its special design features tucked away in the middle of the house. And the owners like it that way, according to Trendset Build because it subtly combines the old with the new. This 226sqm dwelling is a superb example of a progressive […]

An entertainers heaven, this Mastercraft kitchen is sleek and executive with stunning sea views and where everything has its place. Some of the more interesting features include overhead shelving with a specialised hinged joinery door, and a glass-fronted wine rack that compliments the fridge tucked subtly into the side of the bench.   Mastercraft Kitchens […]

This project started from a bare paddock on a heritage farm near Mt Kakapuku, with the landscaping underway well before the house construction. The design was evolved around the architectural building plans and involved hundreds of massive feature rocks sourced off the nearby mountain, riverstone walling, an extensive natural style stream, waterfall, pond and swimming […]

Interiors or exteriors, renovations or restorations, Auckland Builders & Renovators have been in the job long enough to know how to absolutely nail any job they are given. Our experienced team of builders and project managers will ensure there is only ever one point of contact between our clients and the reputable contractors we use […]

This four bedroom cedar clad cantilevered home is an architectural masterpiece sitting in the middle of Takapuna, on Auckland’s North Shore. The space around the house boasts a large heated pool, vitex decking and glass pool fencing.  Clean contemporary lines take nothing away from the spectacular black V-shaped support under the house, with parking for […]