House of the Year 2025 Top 100
13 August 2025
The Top 100 Homes for the 2025 Master Builders House of the Year Competition have been announced.
House of the Year shines a light on the country’s standout residential builds, celebrating craftsmanship at its peak. This year, nearly 300 projects ranging from small urban spaces to striking architectural homes were entered from seven regions.
Each home faced a rigorous, on-site evaluation by a panel of seasoned judges who drilled into every detail: workmanship, design integrity, aesthetic flair and overall liveability. The result is a perfect showcase of what New Zealand’s best builders can achieve, no matter the challenges.
Master Builders CEO, Ankit Sharma, says the House of the Year awards have showcased the skill and innovation of Master Builders members for more than 30 years.
“Every year the bar gets higher. These awards celebrate the craftsmanship, dedication, and quality our members bring to building homes that New Zealand families are proud of,” says Ankit.
“This year’s Top 100 proves our members are continually lifting their game. From smart material choices and sustainable design to precision detailing, they are delivering excellence at every price point. It is a clear sign the industry is committed to building homes that meet the needs of New Zealanders today and for generations to come.”
The Top 100 homes, representing the best entrants from this year's regional competitions held throughout July and August, will undergo a second round of judging by the national judging panel. This process will determine the winners of the top awards at the 2025 National Awards Gala, on 22 November in Christchurch.
The National Awards Gala will honour the Supreme House of the Year over $1 million, Supreme Renovation of the Year, and Supreme House of the Year under $1 million. In addition to the three Supreme Awards and 17 other award categories, the event will also present the Mitre 10 Trade Craftsmanship Award, two Feature Home Awards, and five Lifestyle Awards, including the APL Environmental and Sustainable Excellence Award, Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award, Kitchen Excellence Award, and Outdoor Living Excellence Award.
The House of the Year awards are made possible thanks to the support of Altus Window Systems, Bunnings Trade, GIB, Master Build 10-Year Guarantee, Mitre 10 Trade, Plumbing World, Resene, and APL Window Solutions.
Check out the best of the best below and at houseoftheyear.co.nz :
AUCKLAND / NORTHLAND / COROMANDEL
| Company |
Location |
Category |
| 30 Thomas |
Auckland |
Builder's Own Home |
| Add Value Renovation |
Auckland |
Renovation up to $500,000 |
| BCG Construction (AK-37965-28-5) |
Auckland |
New Home $500,000 - $750,000 |
| BCG Construction (AK-37965-29-4) |
Auckland |
New Home up to $500,000 |
| BCG Construction (AK-37965-31-17) |
Auckland |
Mixed Development |
| Broswick Builders |
Mangawhai Heads |
New Home over $4 million |
| Coppins Construction |
Auckland |
Renovation $500,000 - $1 million |
| Create and Construct |
Auckland |
New Home over $4 million |
| CWB Construction |
Auckland |
New Home $1.5 million - $2 million |
| Design Builders (Franklin/Waikato) |
Franklin |
New Home $750,000 - $1 million |
| Eden Homes |
Auckland |
GIB Show Home |
| Element Building |
Auckland |
Mixed Development |
| Faulkner Construction (AK-3833-15-10) |
Auckland |
New Home over $4 million |
| Faulkner Construction (AK-3833-17-9) |
Auckland |
New Home $2 million - $4 million |
| Frame Home Holdings (AK-42549-18-11) |
Auckland |
Volume/Group Housing New Home up to $500,000 |
| Frame Home Holdings (AK-42549-19-4) |
Auckland |
New Home up to $500,000 |
| HAMR Home Trust |
Whitianga |
New Home $500,000 - $750,000 |
| Hargraves Homes |
Auckland |
Renovation Over $2 million |
| Hybrid Residential |
Auckland |
Renovation up to $500,000 |
| J Living |
Auckland |
New Home $750,000 - $1 million |
| Keola |
Auckland |
Master Build 10 year Guarantee Multi Unit (Apartments/Duplexes/Terrace Housing) |
| Madison Park Homes |
Auckland |
New Home $1.5 million - $2 million |
| L and S Construction |
Auckland |
Renovation $1 million - $2 million |
| Lewis Build (AK-14576-5-9) |
Auckland |
New Home $2 million - $4 million |
| Lewis Build (AK-14576-6-2) |
Auckland |
Renovation $500,000 - $1 million |
| Maddren Homes |
Auckland |
GIB Show Home |
| N F Construction |
Langs Beach |
New Home $1.5 million - $2 million |
| Ninety 45 |
Auckland |
Renovation Over $2 million |
| North-West Construction |
Auckland |
New Home $750,000 - $1 million |
| PJ Builders |
Whitianga |
New Home $2 million - $4 million |
| Precision Homes NZ |
Auckland |
GIB Show Home |
| Residence Group |
Auckland |
New Home $1.5 million - $2 million |
| Smith Construction NZ |
Mangawhai Heads |
New Home over $4 million |
| Stark Building |
Auckland |
New Home $500,000 - $750,000 |
| Sublime Buildings |
Pukekohe |
Volume/Group Housing New Home $500,000 - $750,000 |
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