102 | MASTER BUILDERS - HOUSE OF THE YEAR NZ Builders Custom Interiors, Made for You We’re a small, dedicated team specialising in beautifully crafted, custom-made interiors. From kitchens and laundries to wardrobes, vanities and bespoke furniture, we bring your ideas to life with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. info@hbcjoinery.co.nz • hbcjoinery.co.nz • @hbc_joinery T T Karen Phelps All round quality gets gold The home combines white and timber-toned interiors with covered outdoor living, while durable materials were selected to suit the coastal environment. Recognition for the quality of its work has seen NZ Builders take home a Gold Award at the 2026 Master Builders House of the Year Awards for the Auckland/ Northland/Coromandel region. The latest success follows a Gold Award and Regional Category win at the 2023 Awards for The Pavilion in Point Chevalier, also a national Top 100 home. “We always build to this level and also like to celebrate success. We are always striving to be as good as we can,” says NZ Builders director Blake Cooper. He says the accolades reflect the approach taken across every project, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, communication and the overall client experience. “Our focus is on the experience we have with our clients to deliver a great end result,” says Blake. NZ Builders has a team of around 25, including full-time quantity surveyors, project managers and dedicated site foremen. Blake says this structure allows it to provide a comprehensive service ensuring there is time to communicate clearly with clients throughout a project. Blake says that approach was particularly important for The Esplanade, where the clients had a precise brief for a high-end multigenerational coastal retreat. Working alongside CA Architecture and a trusted group of subcontractors and suppliers, NZ Builders delivered a home designed to make the most of its beachfront location, with expansive living areas positioned on the first floor to maximise light and views towards the Hauraki Gulf. The home combines white and timber-toned interiors with covered outdoor living, while durable materials were selected to suit the coastal environment. Brick veneer, vertical timber shiplap and composite decking contribute to the home’s longevity, while solar panels and battery storage improve its energy resilience. For NZ Builders, the project demonstrates the value of bringing together careful design, skilled construction and close collaboration. “We have an amazing crew of builders and project managers,” says Blake. “Building a team we can trust who align with our values is a key focus for the business and we couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved together.” Its promise to clients covers an uncompromising commitment to quality, safety and assurance, transparency and trust, as well as being approachable and contributing positively to the wider community. Founded in 2015 by Jesse Bird after completing his apprenticeship, NZ Builders has grown into a specialist construction and project management company offering custom homes and new builds, renovations and extensions, project management and facility management services. Blake joined NZ Builders as a partner and director in 2017 after returning from the UK. Having previously worked in the commercial and residential construction sectors, he was able to bring professional, tried and tested systems to the residential market. Its current projects include a wellness centre and gym fit-out in Takapuna, a 600sqm high-end build in Orakei, new homes in Coatesville and Beach Haven and a renovation in Point Chevalier.
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