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Featured Project / Havelock North Construction

A stunning modern home in the heart of rural Mangawhai, Hilltop is a study in style, substance and sustainability. The four-bedroom residence by Smith Construction was always envisaged as a “robust family home”, and with multiple eloquent transitions between indoor to outdoor spaces there is more than enough room to ensure moments of privacy at […]

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 […]

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 – […]

E Bode Homes

Architecturally designed, energy-efficient homes. Proven to use 70% less energy than your standard New Zealand building code home. This article features Ebode’s latest showhome in Cambridge. Ebode was born from shared values and a passion for creating homes that truly matter. This vision brought together two experts, Tawa Architecture, led by Brooke Cholmondeley-Smith, and Higgs […]

Great angles feature in this Moncks Bay home in Christchurch by Parsons Construction. This two-storey dwelling of mixed construction includes timber-framing, isolated steelwork and a concrete foundation. The house has four bedrooms and a total floor area of approximately 380sqm. The key design challenges revolved around the house being built on a TC2 site and […]

A stunning home on the Whangaparoa Peninsula designed by Strachen Group Architects (SGA) gave Carlielle Kitchens an accolade at the Trends International Design Awards in 2020. Carlielle was selected to manufacture and install the cabinetry for this home, which included the kitchen, scullery, laundry, wardrobes and also extended to the bespoke hallway unit, bunk beds, bathroom […]

About The Project The site had big views, so the idea was to capture them in a big way. The outcome: a stunning two-storey five- bedroom home designed to make the most of the Coromandel Peninsula coastal vistas. Perched on a steep site overlooking one of New Zealand’s best-known beaches, the 326sqm north-facing house is […]

Timeless and elegant – this Whitianga Waterways American bungalow-style home by Coastal Construction Whitianga is truly one of a kind. It even has an American shingle roof and Perma Deck composite decking imported from the States as well. The old family bach that had been onsite for the past 40 years had to make way […]

This superb property situated down a long driveway at the end of an exclusive cul de sac lane has cinematic vistas across the region to the Wairoa River in the valley below. Originally designed by the talented team at Ambienti, a recent and very extensive renovation has taken things a stellar next level in terms […]

Sitting on a gorgeous, elevated, and extremely private site in the rural hills of Tauranga, this Whakamarama property is blessed with ever changing coastal views. This is the third property interior designer Terry Walsh has helped his clients with, which he describes as having a “less than perfect” feel about it. “We never set out […]

Surrounded by idyllic Waikato countryside, this beautifully appointed 260sqm family home at Lake Karapiro is light and bright, both inside and out.  The exterior is smart and chic in classic Linea weatherboard with attractive facings, including a gabled portico, and box corners.  As you step inside, the entrance features a custom-built wine cellar that sits […]

An enviable property in the heart of New Zealand’s slow living capital, Bluestone Estate is a private compound that invites you to unplug from the hustle and sink into luxurious coastal living from the moment you arrive at its gates. The conceptual mastermind behind the significant build was Auckland-based practice, Neu Architecture, which was formed […]

There is something quite magical about this idyllic waterfront property, and the craftmanship involved in building this wonderful home is a talking point in itself. Perhaps it’s also the energy of the site that makes it so special, having originally housed one of the last remaining Auckland Tramcars many years ago. The House Company won […]

Wake up to the roar of the ocean in this modern new build, with an enviable position overlooking one of the world’s most hallowed beaches.   With five bedrooms, three bathrooms and two living areas, this spectacular home is the ideal size to accommodate extended family or friends for weekends or holidays. They’ll certainly be […]

The aim of this beautiful North Shore project was to provide luxury and comfort for the owners of this beachfront luxury home. Design on James owner Lynette Lochhead is based in Tauranga and provides interior design consultancy and procurement for new builds and major renovations in the residential market.   Her work covers right across […]

Located in rural Morrinsville, the new Goatlands renovation by Daven Homes is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Featuring cedar sarking ceilings and a mixture of old and new Tawa flooring, half of the original homestead had to be demolished to make way for this brand new addition. This is DavenHomes’ fourth house for their clients, and a […]

Basking in all-day sunlight and boasting breathtaking views, this exceptional property in the prestigious Havelock North hills offers an unparalleled lifestyle of comfort and elegance. Whether hosting gatherings, watching the children enjoy the lush lawn, or unwinding with a drink as the sun sets over the ranges, this home promises an idyllic retreat. Upon entering, […]

There’s a new construction company on the horizon in the Waikato, that is branching out from renovations and extensions into home building packages as well. New Horizon Construction based in Te Awamutu, is now also trading as Cavalier Homes Waikato, and 2023 is an exciting year for builder/owner JP Liebenberg. The former South African started […]