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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 […]

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 […]

If you have a bold vision for your dream home and want to deal with the best, talk to the custom home builders at Ryder Builders.  Based in Paraparaumu, Ryder Builders has been in the building industry for over 10 years. In this time, we have successfully undertaken many complex builds on a variety of sites, including […]

Tauranga-based Ultimate Homes provides a range of beautiful house designs that are customised to suit your requirements. We take your home building seriously to ensure that you can build the home of your dreams. Our house builders and expert home designers work with you from day one to ensure that your home building plans go […]

Kae Interior Designs is based in Hamilton and services the Greater Waikato. Owner Kerryn was born and raised in Cambridge, moving to Hamilton 10 years ago when she and her husband built their second home; they are now raising our family of five on the outskirts of Hamilton in a home she designed to suit […]

Design Builders are widely renowned for their award-winning high-end architectural builds. Jeff Marra, Director of Design Builders Waikato, is definitely no stranger to award-winning projects. As builders, their projects never disappoint in their well-executed and bespoke design. Design Builders are known for their success in the Master Builders House of the year and this year […]

243 Lower Shotover Road is a fine large-lot residential property centrally located between Queenstown and Arrowtown within the popular rural-residential area known as the ‘Golden Triangle’. Sited on the beautifully manicured 6377 square metre site is an award winning Dravitski Brown designed, 440 square metre home consisting of two living areas, four bedrooms and four […]

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 […]

Building outstanding houses in great locations is what Stroud Homes South Auckland is all about, and with over 140 plans to choose from all with various façade options, it is easy to see why they are a cut above the rest. All of their new homes now incorporate the Wise’s home automation system so everything […]

A bush retreat at Piha earned Riggans Building recognition when Herbst Architects won the NZIA National Architecture Award in 2018 for the Home of the Year. The three-bedroom bach is set back off the beach in the surrounding native bush, and elevated to help optimise the sea views.  The outside entertainment and living are set […]

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 […]

The name Haigh has been synonymous with building in Northland for four generations. The current company of Haigh Developments Limited, is a family owned company that prides itself on customer satisfaction and a high degree of accuracy and quality, which is our motto; one cannot be achieved without the other.     Our work varies […]

Clive Barrington Construction won the 2021 Master Builders Canterbury Supreme New House of the Year Award for a house that steps outside the square to create an artwork in itself. The Fendalton, Christchurch house captures the changing light, sun and shadows beneath a roof that soars and swoops over three separate wings. The design created […]

One of the most luxurious show homes in the Waikato, this stunning example by market leader Davies Homes features schist stone inside and out. Sourced from the nearby Paradise Quarry, the stone used on the exterior is continued indoors, greeting you in the grand entranceway with a curved wall that draws the eye through into […]

Of all the Stonewood Homes franchises in New Zealand, the Whangerei branch has been making headlines the past few years.  In 2021 the company was awarded Gold in the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards, recognised for its commitment to quality and service – in the Home Design and Build Services category, as voted by New […]

This Canterbury masterpiece earned Mike Greer Homes a Top 100 place and a regional Gold award in the new Home $1 million – $1.5 million category at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition in 2022. Clean, razor-edge lines greet you when you walk up the driveway, along with the charcoal metal and […]

Without a doubt, Matter Architects know the value of prioritizing the wants and needs of their clients. When tasked with creating a functional and private family home within a heritage zone, they knew they would have to challenge the status quo. With innovative thinking and problem solving they have renovated this 110 year old Ponsonby […]

To understand this house, you must read between the lines. The lines of the boardwalk leading to the front door hint at the excellent views of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour hidden on the other side. The horizontal lines of the shuttered concrete wall in the central living area passively absorbs solar energy and distributes the warmth […]