Cook Strait Supreme Winners Announced
22 July 2024
On Friday night we announced the Cook Strait House of the Year winners for 2024.
This year, there were 25 beautiful homes entered from around the Cook Strait region, which includes Wellington, Wairarapa, Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast. The much anticipated event was celebrated at the Lower Hutt Events Centre and was a fantastic evening of celebration. We hope everyone who attended had a great night.
Supreme House of the Year over $1 million
PLANIT CONSTRUCTION
For a home in Eastbourne, Wellington

This home also won Pink Batts Craftsmanship Award, New Home over $4 million category, Interior Design Award, Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award, Harvey Norman Commercial Kitchen Excellence Award, Outdoor Living Excellence Award, and a Gold Award
This new build is the pinnacle of residential construction. Featuring exceptional design, high-quality materials, and thorough attention to detail, it epitomises luxury and innovation, while respecting the surrounding environment. The Planit Construction team have created a home that is truly deserving of a Supreme Award, showcasing their commitment to excellence.
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Supreme House of the Year under $1 million
JENNIAN HOMES NELSON BAY
For a home in Enner Glynn, Nelson

This home also won Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 - $1 million and a Gold Award.
The superior design of this home exemplifies excellence in building standards. It features detail-oriented construction, including a skylight and an innovative ‘look through’ window within the kitchen space. Not only has this home been exceptionally designed but it is also very functional, making it another fantastic example of a Jennian home in the region.
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Cook Strait
House of the Year 2024 Award Winners
Pink Batts Craftmanship Award
Planit Construction, for a home in Eastbourne, Wellington
Category Winners
Builders Academy Renovation $1 million - $2 million
Spice Build, for a home in Woburn, Lower Hutt
Bunnings New Home $500,000 - $750,000
David Reid Homes (Kapiti), for a home in Waikanae, Kāpiti Coast
Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 - $1 million
Jennian Homes Nelson Bays, for a home in Enner Glynn, Nelson
CARTERS New Home $1 million - $1.5 million
B A Fahey Builders, for a home in Ruatapu, Hokitika
Builders Academy New Home $1.5 Million - $2 Million
Tunnicliffe Builders, for a home in Carrington, Carterton
Resene New Home $2 million - $4 million
Contemporary Homes, for a home in Ruby Bay, Tasman
New Home over $4 million
Planit Construction, for a home in Eastbourne, Wellington
Volume/Group Housing New Home up to $500,000
Jennian Homes Nelson Bays, for a home in Stoke, Nelson
Volume/Group Housing New Home $500,000 - $750,000
Jennian Homes Marlborough, for a home in Springlands, Blenheim
Builder's Own Home
Kenepuru Homes, for a home in Churton Park, Wellington
GIB Show Home
Jennian Homes Wairarapa, for a home in Greytown, Wairarapa
Lifestyle Awards
APL Environmental and Sustainable Excellence Award
Tunnicliffe Builders, for a home in Carrington, Carterton
Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award
Planit Construction, for a home in Eastbourne, Wellington
Interior Design Award
Planit Construction, for a home in Eastbourne, Wellington
PDL by Schneider Electric Smart Home Award
Tunnicliffe Builders, for a home in Carrington, Carterton
Outdoor Living Excellence Award
Planit Construction, for a home in Eastbourne, Wellington
Kitchen Excellence Award
Planit Construction, for a home in Eastbourne, Wellington
Gold Awards
- B A Fahey Builders, for a home in Ruatapu, Hokitika
- Contemporary Homes, for a home in Ruby Bay, Tasman
- David Reid Homes (Kapiti), for a home in Waikanae, Kāpiti Coast
- David Reid Homes (Kapiti), for a home in Waikanae, Kāpiti Coast
- Discovery Homes, for a home in Yelverton, Blenheim
- Hanna Construction, for a home in Whitby, Poriria
- Jennian Homes Marlborough, for a home in Springlands, Blenheim
- Jennian Homes Nelson Bays, for a home in Enner Glynn, Nelson
- Jennian Homes Nelson Bays, for a home in Stoke, Nelson
- Jennian Homes Wairarapa, for a home in Greytown, Wairarapa
- Kellahan Builders, for a home in Plimmerton, Porirua
- Kenepuru Homes, for a home in Churton Park, Wellington
- Mecca Built, for a home in Atawhai, Nelson
- Mecca Built, for a home in Atawhai, Nelson
- Peter Ray Homes Blenheim, for a home in Witherlea, Blenheim
- Planit Construction, for a home in Eastbourne, Wellington
- Ridgeline Construction, for a home in Totara Grove, Greytown
- Sentinel Homes Wellington/Kapiti, for a home in Whitby, Porirua
- Spice Build, for a home in Woburn, Lower Hutt
- Tom Wilson Builders, for a home in Ōwhiro Bay, Wellington
- Tunnicliffe Builders, for a home in Carrington, Carterton
Silver Awards
- Agility Builders, for a home in Peka Peka, Waikanae
Bronze Awards
- Jennian Homes West Coast, for a home in Buller, Westport
- Tom Wilson Builders, for a home in Aro Valley, Wellington
See all the winning homes for the Cook Strait competition.