A new build in Christchurch and a renovation in Wellington have been recognised as New Zealand’s best homes, winning Supreme Awards at the prestigious 27th Registered Master Builders 2017 House of the Year Awards. 

The Supreme Awards were announced at a gala dinner attended by 550 guests from the building and construction industry held at SkyCity in Auckland this evening. National category winners and Lifestyle Awards were also announced.

Christchurch’s John Creighton Builder Limited won the coveted title of Registered Master Builders 2017 Supreme House of the Year with their Mt Pleasant home, along with the national category win for the New Home over $2 Million Award and the Craftsmanship Award. (View photos of this home here) 

Wellington’s Planit Construction were awarded the Registered Master Builders 2017 Supreme Renovation of the Year with their major renovation of a home in Mt Victoria. The company was also awarded the national category win for the Renovation over $1 Million Award. (View photos of this home here)

House of the Year

Judges were impressed with this exciting and elegant home, which blends in well and compliments the surrounding neighbourhood.

“The home consists of 3 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, living and dining area with effortless flow to an elevated outdoor living area”, they said.

“A home theatre, ground floor living, and den completes the package. A challenging and difficult build requiring precision workmanship throughout. 

“A truly deserving winner of this award.”

Renovation of the Year
Judges said the magnitude of this renovation should not be underestimated.

“The overall success of this project is a classic example of the builder, architect/owner working in a collaborative manner, utilizing their skills and knowledge to the maximum to produce a stunning result,” they said.

“Extremely well crafted – judging this renovation was a rewarding experience for both judges.”

Registered Master Builders Chief Executive David Kelly said the number of top-quality homes and diversity within the range of price categories shows what can be achieved within our changing housing market. 

“All of the winners and finalists have showcased the wide range of materials and approaches the industry can use to meet the increasing demands of the sector. They are the examples the industry can look to, and which demonstrate the focus of Master Builders on achieving the highest quality across all house builds,” he said. 

 “Congratulations to all of this year’s national award winners, and in particular our Supreme Award recipients – John Creighton Builder Limited and Planit Construction. The projects are truly a credit to the dedication of our members in constructing a better built New Zealand.” 

All Supreme, Lifestyle and Category winners were selected from the Gold Reserve National Finalists, which were all award-winners in the 10 regional competitions held throughout New Zealand during July and August.*

The Awards are made possible through the support of PlaceMakers, Master Build Services, GIB, Nulook, CARTERS, Plumbing World, Resene and Bunnings Trade.

For more information about the competition, visit www.houseoftheyear.co.nz. 

* Entrants from the Multi Unit and Volume/Group Housing were not eligible for the Supreme Awards. Multi Unit entries were also not eligible for the Craftmanship and Lifestyle Awards.

ENDS

Registered Master Builders 2017 House of the Year results

SUPREME AWARDS
Supreme Award for the Registered Master Builders 2017 House of the Year
John Creighton Builder Limited for a home in Mt Pleasant, Christchurch

Supreme Award for the Registered Master Builders 2017 Renovation of the Year
Planit Construction Limited for a home in Mt Victoria, Wellington

REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD
John Creighton Builder Limited for a home in Mt Pleasant, Christchurch

CATEGORY WINNERS
Master Build Services Renovation Award up to $500,000
John Mourits Builder Limited for a home in Whangamata

Bunnings Renovation Award $500,000 - $1 million
Premium Homes for a home in Lyttelton, Christchurch

Renovation over $1 Million
Planit Construction for a home in Mt Victoria, Wellington

Resene New Home up to $450,000
Tony Wilkins Builder Limited for a home in Punakaiki, West Coast

PlaceMakers Volume/Group Housing New Home up to $450,000
Jennian Homes Otago (2010) Limited for a home in Dunedin

PlaceMakers Volume/Group Housing New Home $450,000 - $700,000
Jennian Homes Manawatu for a home in Marton

PlaceMakers New Home $450,000 - $550,000
Greenland Homes for a home in Wigram, Christchurch

New Home $550,000 - $700,000
Landmark Homes Gisborne T/A Bain Construction Limited for a home in Mahia

Nulook New Home $700,000 - $1 million 
Aspiers Building Limited for a home in Gordonton

CARTERS Multi Unit New Home Award
Bennie Builders Limited for a home in Queenstown

CARTERS New Home $1 million - $2 million 
Belco Homes Limited for a home in Tauranga

New Home over $2 million 
John Creighton Builder Limited for a home in Mt Pleasant, Christchurch

Builder’s Own Home Award
Excel Builders Limited for a home in Palmerston North

GIB Show Home Award
Penny Homes Limited for a home in Taupo

LIFESTYLE AWARDS
Sustainable Home Award
John Hamilton Construction for a home in Fendalton, Christchurch

Heart of the Home Kitchen Award
Paragon Developments (2011) Limited for a home in Taupaki

Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award
Jason Barlow Building for a home in Te Anau

Outdoor Living Award
Belco Homes Limited for a home in Tauranga