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Featured Project / Havelock North Construction

Multi-award winning Jennian Homes Franklin are certainly no strangers to the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, winning accolades year after year. In both 2021 and 2020 the company won an award in both the Show Home and Volume Group Housing categories, and in 2019 took out the New Home $1.5 million-$2 million […]

Grand and inviting, this large 900sqm house in Karaka was built by Redgwell Construction, on a rural 2.5ha riverside section. Designed by Wright Architecture and built by Aaron Redgewell and his team over 14 months, the three level custom-built home has a complex standing seam roof, suited to withstand New Zealand’s climate. Combining the best […]

High in the hills of Christchurch sits this renovated masterpiece by Williams Elvidge, earning it accolades at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2022. The four-bedroom home has wide views across the city and beyond, and renovations to the property have enhanced the post-earthquake integrity of the house, but have also transformed […]

Fine Woodworking has been in business long enough to truly care about the end result they produce for their clients. Specialising in custom-made kitchens, they manufacture with care and attention to detail using quality materials and hardware. Nothing leaves the Te Kuiti workshop until it is perfect – because that is what their clients expect, […]

Set just metres from the sand, where the scent of salt mingles with sea breezes, this elevated beachside residence by DEC Construction is the essence of contemporary coastal luxury. Designed in partnership with Ian Kohler Architect, the bespoke home captures panoramic sea views and the relaxed elegance of its setting—just moments from boutique shopping and […]

Tucked away in Merivale with a sense of grandeur, this Fleetwood Construction award-winning build is striking and elegant. The entranceway, nestled beneath one of the cantilevered crowns, draws your eye, enticing you inside. Designed by O’Neil Architecture, the company concentrated on keeping the forms and detailing simple and well-proportioned.   By opting for a ‘less […]

Occupying a semi–rural site in Mangawhai, this 400sqm, five–bedroom builder’s own home is a clever study in luxury and liveability. Lying between the bush line and Mangawhai Heads, the property is the home of Nic and Sarina Foster of NF Construction, an architectural construction and development company focused on crafting high end architectural homes in […]

Quality Build is Auckland based and when it comes to building or renovating, this team is unbeatable in their professional approach. “Clients say we are trusted to deliver and are totally transparent at all times. Listening is one of our greatest strengths. Being exceptional communicators leads to improved efficiencies, organisation and money saved.” Our expert […]

Penny Homes has been building award-winning homes in the Taupo region for many years. In 2021 the company won the New Home ($450,000 – $600,000) category in Nukuhau.  The three-bedroom barn-style design has a separate wing that makes it so versatile – it can be shut off from the rest of the house to minimise […]

Set amidst picturesque landscapes and total privacy, this family homestead stands with a rich heritage and architectural sophistication. This grand estate has been meticulously evolved through thoughtful renovations and extensions instructed by Clarkson Architects, along with stunning architecturally landscaped grounds by Hamish Moorhead, making this one of Hawke’s Bays finest properties. An exquisite blend of […]

G.A Scarfe Builders Ltd is owned by Graham and Sue Scarfe of Hastings. Their family owned and operated business was established over 60 years ago and provides services nationwide.  They have clients ranging from residential homeowners through to commercial and industrial businesses, and can provide quotations and recommendations for your projects on any scale. Established […]

From furniture to entrance way doors, to a custom-built kitchen, at Lee Bros Joinery we can develop the most comprehensive design from just a simple idea. We encourage our clients to contribute towards the design process as much as they feel comfortable, and are always willing to work with and expand their ideas. Lee Brothers […]

Perched atop the ridgeline over the Waimea Inlet, this entertainer’s residence enjoys all day sun and panoramic views. The brief of this job was to design a house with maximum views whilst incorporating elements of privacy for the owners, and incorporate natural timber features into the cladding and interior. Key features of this house include […]

Mark and Anneke Freeman poured so much of their heart and soul into their new home that they decided to get married there as well. Built by Mark Price Builders, this large lavish 590sqm home situated between the Bombay Hills and Pukekohe is elevated just enough for expansive views out every window.   Built of […]

Nestled below Mount Kakepuku, this three bedroom home designed by Rob Camden of Maunga Designs has many interesting features. The house is clad in a combination of cedar weatherboards, protruding brick veneer with a bagged finish on the south spine wall, and vertical Trapezoidal profiled metal. Rob said a lot of thought has gone into […]

With little imagination you could transport yourself to a Tuscan inspired Estate. Privately positioned, this distinctive Tamahere property is sculptured into its idyllic 1.1 hectares of established landscaped grounds. This high-end designed, Master Build homestead has undergone significant renovations, and is ready for its new owners. Villa Bella exudes a sense of poise and calm […]

Located in one of Queenstown’s most premium locations, Kelvin Heights, this newly constructed 344sqm (approx.) architectural home is one of a kind, built by the highly regarded Brownie Construction. Upon arrival, a solid stone wall creates a private access to an exposed aggregate motor-court. Enter via a glass pivot door where cedar ceilings and European […]

Rich warm tones of cedar on this Papamoa Beach house in Tauranga have been carefully crafted by Beachside Builders, to blend in seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Designed by Herbst Architects originally as a holiday home for the clients, so impressive was the build they now use their two-storied four-bedroom property permanently. The majority of […]