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Waikite | Discovered Water

The foyer of this home sits centre with high ceilings and gives a glimpse of the blue sky towards the casual living.…

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Ōmāio | Place Of Calm

This ultra modern, three bedroom design looks like a large home from the outside thanks to the architectural styling,…

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Aratoro | Path Of Discovery

Inside this home, you’ll discover an open-plan living and dining area that continues out to the alfresco area with…

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Whareora | House of Good Health

This architectural styled family home will take your lifestyle to the next level. This home has some great features,…

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Tūmanako | Hopes, Dreams, Desires

Designed to maximise views, most rooms in this home have a great outlook. Inside, the kitchen is central with a scullery…

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Ōkataina | Place Of Laughter

This three bedroom home is designed with a layout that takes advantage of both morning and evening sun with its dual…

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Ohakune | Place Of Care

A beautiful modern and chic home that offers all the luxuries and superior features. Designed with families in mind,…

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Awamarino | Calm Stream

This home is designed to suit the modern home owner with its clean design lines and contrasting materials. The dual living…

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Harakeke | NZ Flax Plant

This home has lots of excellent features including dual living separated from the foyer, allowing you to direct guests…

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Haumoana | Sea Breeze

This four bedroom “classic meets modern” home works just as well inside, as it does out. Dual living with dual access…

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Arapito | End Of The Path

An architectural farm style house with triple gables make this home look absolutely stunning. Working from home is a…

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Kauri | NZ Kauri Tree

The main living, dining and kitchen are positioned for a great outlook with the optional outdoor kitchen bar for evenings…

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Kawakawa | NZ Pepper Tree

Timeless street appeal in classic weatherboard, this three bedroom home packs a lot of features! Ever wanted a nice entry…

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Kererū | Wood Pigeon

If a side access garage best suits you and your section, this four bedroom home does it well! Inside, there’s one good…

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Kiwinui | Many Kiwi Birds

Low maintenance and modern, this home is also full of great features! Inside you will enjoy, dual living, lots of storage…

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Karaka | NZ Laurel Tree

A gem of a home, designed for a family that loves to entertain. A great feature is the separate kids' retreat, which…

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Kōtare | Kingfisher

The ultimate stylish and functional family home. This home features generous proportions and a thoughtful layout designed…

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Kōtuku | White Heron

This three winged home will look stunning on a larger section and is perfect for the families who favour a master bedroom…

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Karamu | NZ Coprosma Shrub

Get some modern street appeal with architectural twin gables and dark weatherboard cladding. This home has two living…

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Kōwhai | NZ Kōwhai Tree

Superbly designed, this four bedroom home will impress both inside and out. A spacious kitchen including scullery leads…

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Matai | NZ Black Pine

This gable pavilion styled home is highly functional with a layout that will take full advantage of an expansive northern…

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Matamata | Whitebait

This modern farmhouse breaks the home into three clear pavilions, each housing a different part of the home; garage,…

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Matariki | Seven Sisters Stars

This modern four bedroom home has three core parts that make up its strong geometric frontage. When entering the foyer…

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Kākāpō | Ground Parrot

This home incorporates modern styling, strong brick forms and timber which help lift the roof-line. All this, paired…

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Korimako | Bellbird

Elegant from the street, this four bedroom home has you covered, literally! A covered outdoor living space is included…

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Ōmaru | Place of Shelter

This home is designed for narrow sections, however wider sections will just enlarge the outdoor living space which is…

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Ararua | Two Paths

Two main wings provide the basic layout of this home. The bedroom wing is longer and provides the perfect shelter and…

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Kākāriki | NZ Parakeet

This design has a unique side profile with its gull-wing roof-line. This home is designed to accommodate families with…

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Awahou | New River

This is a modular home with a strong entry. All bedrooms and bathrooms are designed to pick up the morning sun while…

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Awarere | Flowing Stream

Small and compact, this home is designed to feel large and open. The large glass windows bring in the surrounding environment…

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Ngahere | Bush, Forest

This home has a lot of nice touches and not including the styling! Inside, the scullery is set between the garage and…

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Omaha | Place Of Great Resources

Want a home with minimal hallways and smartly designed spaces? From its quick garage to kitchen access via the scullery…

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Puketiro | View From The Hill

Traditional yet modern, this home has a style that won’t date fast. This design is best suited for those sections with…

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Puketoi | Summit Of The Hill

Designed with two main wings around dual outdoor living spaces, this home’s design is well thought out. All bedrooms…

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Rānui | Plenty Of Sunshine

Adaptable in design, this home lets you go from four bedrooms to three with dual living. This is simply done by swapping…

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Koromiko | Hebe

This is a striking twin gable home with its well thought out design. The two generous open plan living spaces make this…

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Māhoe | Whiteywood Tree

This is the ultimate in family living. The master suite provides a luxurious layout and the main open plan living area…

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Kahikatea | White Pine Tree

Thanks to the layout, little things like the one separate bedroom with direct bathroom access, (great for visitors),…

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Mamaku | Black Tree Fern

This home captures both classic and modern design elements. Two main pavilions wrapped in traditional board and batten…

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Mangamahu | Gentle Stream

The Home is a modern styled home with a smart layout. From the moment you step inside the foyer, your eyes will face…

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Mangawara | Quiet Stream

This is a home designed with a lot of features. If you work from home, the office with direct access to both the foyer…

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Manuhiri | Visitor Or Guest

Classic gable ends with louvre detailing and modern concrete extrusions are just the start of this architectural home…

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Rāwhitiroa | Long-Shining Sun

This modern, sleek four bedroom home packs a lot of features within its small footprint. The main living layout integrates…

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Ruru | Morepork

This home is designed for narrower sections without compromise. This home includes everything you could want including…

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Tahawai | Seaside

While this design derives from a basic rectangle shape, it's cleverly refined into a timeless architectural home. This…

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Rongotai | Sound Of The Sea

Divided by a stairwell and foyer, this home is made up of two main wings to give an architectural, pavilion flair. The…

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Waimana | Stream Of Influence

This modern home includes more than first meets the eye. Under one gable roof, four bedrooms are all positioned for multi…

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Waitoriki | Small Stream

This urban architectural home makes excellent use of space both inside and outside with its clever layout. The master…

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Weka | Flightless NZ Bird

This ultra-modern 'U' shaped home is designed with a central outdoor living space protected from the wind. This layout…

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Whakaaro | Understanding

Designed for limitless family living, this twin-gable home combines modern and traditional architecture. The kitchen,…

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Whakataukī | Proverb

A traditional street front complements a modern interior layout in this four-bedroom home. Located separate from the…

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Wharariki | Mountain Flax

A classy modern home with a timeless accent will draw you into this architectural family home. From entering the foyer…

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Wheturangi | To Appear Above The Horizon

A modern architectural home finished in reclaimed brick, and metal tray cladding provides maximum outdoor space. There…

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Tauhou | Silvereye Bird

Here's a modern take on the traditional gable townhouse, finished in three claddings that will liven up any street. This…

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Tironui | Expansive View

Here's a modern gable townhouse with clean lines, a double garage and a private entry. Unique to this layout is the private…

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Tūī | Tui Bird

This ultra-modern, four-bedroom townhouse is designed to feel more like a family home. Downstairs, there's dual living…

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Waipīata | Clear Water

This four-bedroom, brick townhouse is a great low-maintenance choice. Designed to be used either as a standalone townhouse…