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Designed along biophilic principles, this show home kitchen/scullery connects with nature and radiates positive energy – inviting visitors to linger

See the Winner, Runner-up and Highly Commended projects in 2025 TIDA New Zealand Homes for Group Home Builders

Congratulations to Landmark Homes North Shore Rodney and Shannon Pepper, winners of the 2025 TIDA Group Home Builder of the Year – refined and relaxed country living

A strategic renovation of a tired, closed off home by Buildology introduces an impressive entrance, sculptural stair and light-filled, flowing living spaces that open up to the dramatically transformed rooftop terrace 

Currently renting your backyard out to grass and daisies? Why not turn under-utilised into monetised – G.J. Gardner points the ways

This inviting showhome by G.J. Gardner has a feel-good vibe with wood floors, warm tones, and character cladding – separate living and family spaces, an hotel-like master ensuite, and stand-out contemporary kitchen all feature

Given relaxed housing laws, maximising the use of your land makes powerful fiscal sense – GJ's has a range of options, as this Multi-unit Manukau showhome reflects

This reinvented home, by Buildology, offers a serene escape in the heart of the city – privacy from the street, luxurious interiors and a sense of lightness and tranquility result

Summer is all about getting outside and soaking up the good vibes and sunshine – luckily home builder expert G.J. Gardner has you covered, as these showhomes with private, sheltered outdoor living areas attest

With a flowing floorplan that supports both connection and privacy, this G.J. Gardner showhome offers a relaxed family lifestyle – natural colours and appealing textures run through the light-filled interior

Step into a generous, open-plan living, dining, and kitchen volume under a soaring gabled roof – then there's the master wing and guest wing – this home expands into its rural setting

New Zealanders are all about indoor-outdoor living and G.J. Gardner's designs celebrate that – these great spaces are welcoming even in cooler weather

With light-filled family living/entertaining plus guest bedroom downstairs, and three roomy bedrooms upstairs, this G.J. Gardner showhome offers a relaxed lifestyle

Private yet deeply connected to nature, this sun-infused, U-shaped home boasts a series of courtyard spaces that connect with central open-plan living 

A stand-out from the street and expansive on the inside, this custom G.J. Gardner showhome is all about relaxed living and entertaining

Congratulations to Landmark Homes Taranaki, winner of the 2024 TIDA New Zealand Group Home Builder of the Year – a pavilion home for modern lifestyles

See  the results for 2024 TIDA New Zealand Group Home Builders – the winner, runner-up and highly commended entries

G.J. Gardner works effectively with developers to subdivide and optimise a section – this roomy showhome forms part of a land-unlocking subdivision

A new G.J. Gardner app – GJNZ – now offers virtual walk throughs of its homes and lets you picture the home of your choice on your own site

This expansive G.J. Gardner showhome is ideally set up for family life and entertaining – take a virtual walk through the home and explore its many features

Already generous in terms of floor area, this airy new G.J. Gardner design also makes the most of soaring ceilings and having almost as much window space as walls

Bold contrast and design flair are balanced by spacious rooms, bedrooms included, and an ergonomic flow in this stand-out G.J Gardner showhome 

This L shaped G.J. Gardner showhome is ideally configured in terms of both social and private spaces – sunny and roomy, it also exudes character at every turn

Designed to take in ocean, beach, bush and birdlife, this home by Box – The Architect Builder was a flexible response to an existing plan

Rustic character cladding and a huge living space are just two factors that make this G.J. Gardner Hamilton showhome a great place to come home to

With a G.J. Gardner home, design and finish quality continues right into the least seen spaces – as with this well-appointed scullery

This G.J. Gardner showhome exudes refinement right from the street – on entering, the family home's spacious, open interiors are all about lifestyle

Contemporary, sunny and spacious on the inside, this relaxed indoor-outdoor home features a character cladding on the outside

Sense of community is a driver with Fowler Homes – now the noted home builder is building a Queenstown home to be auctioned, with all profits going to Mike King’s I Am Hope Foundation

Whether it's designs to build off, a small-site offering, a rural dwelling or a buyable showhome, G.J. Gardner can help – here are some examples

Popular homebuilder G.J. Gardner Homes offers a broad range of inspirational design ideas online – empowering potential buyers before they even pick up the phone

Forget the sizzle – G.J. Gardner's new free Home Prep brochure is not about selling, it's about sharing practical advice that empowers your thinking from the get go

A flexible response to an existing plan by Box, coupled with a dramatic location, creates a quintessentially Northland lifestyle retreat for these homeowners

This crafted, contemporary home with traditional elements exudes tranquility and privacy – a Dimond Roof crowns the design

Congratulations to Fowler Homes Auckland South, 2023 TIDA New Zealand Group Home Builder of the Year – making the most of a difficult site

A G.J. Gardner home is about much more than having a solid roof over your head – it's about setting up a great place to enjoy life and make memories 

Fowler Homes Auckland South & East makes building your dream home simple – project-managing the entire process from initial plan design through to choosing your colour scheme

Yes, we want to be warm and snug in winter – but then summer comes gloriously around – this G.J. Gardner home makes the very best of all seasons 

Box is a unique in-house design and construction company that prides itself on stand-out designs that are practical and cost-efficient to build

This family showhome captures your heart – but you have questions, some obvious, some not – G.J. Gardner's Help Page lets you quietly become empowered

The perfect location, close to the beach, but the run-down cottage had to go – in its place, a warm home, with great flow and high studs, created by Box™

The latest GJ Gardner showhome offers the best of everything – it joins a fan of available designs, accessible by a simple, rewarding process

When you build with Fowler Homes, you work directly with the owners and their project management teams – here is a general guide on what to expect

Classic Builders offers finely crafted, affordable design and build homes with the best of everything – as their latest showhome reflects

The design decisions we make when building a home aren’t always based on fashion or finance. Sometimes they hark back to our childhood

There's lots to think about when contemplating a new home – G.J. Gardner's free HOME Prep brochure is not about selling, it's about empowering potential home builders' thinking from the start

At G.J. Gardner we're not across the counter from you – we're around by your side offering step by step help on everything – including what's involved from the outset

Here is your opportunity to buy and build new in Kingswell, Invercargill –  the McQuarrie Street Development Stage One is sold out with Fowler Homes Southland offering turnkey house & land packages on Stage Two

This grand home is in tune with its surroundings while the sprawling, open-plan upstairs living embraces the lakeside environment 

The owners wanted an affordable good design within a small footprint and sustainable material choices – Box™, The Architect Builder

The owners scored a dream home-in-one with this expansive, light filled Landmark residence on the doorstep of a harbourside golf course

Location is key in achieving your dream home, the size of the location that is – this big-hearted G.J. Gardner showhome goes places other generous houses won't 

An intelligent response to a tricky site, individualistic elements and flowing living spaces all contribute to this character family home

This generous-sized Cambridge showhome by Fowler Homes stretches out over three pavilions, optimising street appeal, natural light and indoor-outdoor flow

This family-oriented G.J. Gardner showhome has a feeling of serenity throughout, with spaces organised for entertaining, outdoor living and privacy

Echoing the sunny Mid-century Modern Californian vernacular, this light-filled David Reid Homes courtyard-centric residence combines style with flowing family functionality

This stand-out showhome by Landmark Homes Taupō is all about relaxed family living, offering meticulous design detail and year-round alfresco living 

Natural materials and tones together with relaxed indoor-outdoor connections give this clean-lined showhome a warm presence

Compact and low maintenance, yet luxurious and spacious with all the mod-cons, this Landmark Homes Auckland – South East showhome offers the best of both worlds

At David Reid Homes we build custom homes in developments and subdivisions throughout New Zealand – here are just three quality examples from across the country

Location is a key driver for any homebuyer and this modest-sized, contemporary home, by G.J Gardner, goes places many other house plans won't

This idyllically situated home reflects a French Country appeal dovetailed with industrial touches – David Reid Homes translated the owners' dreams into their dream home

Life is for living, not for showing off and maintaining – this easy-care Mangawhai home by GJ Gardner offers every creature comfort

With sandy tones, elegant soft touches and a flowing family-friendly layout, this G.J.Gardner Palm Springs showhome is all about relaxed, stylish living

An expansive open living floor means guests to this G.J. Gardner home can look right through the impressive space to the wall of windows at rear

Surrounded by exquisite views of Manukau Harbour, David and Brenda Banks’ holiday home in Big Bay, Awhitu is a relaxing, welcoming retreat 

Designed for contemporary living and boasting a stand-out aesthetic, this home packs a lot of entertaining and family enjoyment into an envelope suited to a variety of sites, including more desirable yet smaller options 

This new Landmark Homes showhome in Palm Springs, Papamoa combines open, sun-filled spaces, great indoor-outdoor flow and a tropical resort feel

The owners wanted Box to work their magic on their long, narrow section to maximise light and sun, offer open-plan living and to make the most of the views – the Box team adroitly responded

A home that opens its arms to the elements yet has an internal focus that makes it homely in an instant – this is the owners' forever home, created by David Reid Homes

From colour scheme to light fittings, planning your new home’s interior design can be complex. Find out how Landmark simplified the process – with outstanding results – for Auckland couple John and Ali Hackett

Despite a narrow site, this light-filled family home offers an easy flow between designer kitchen & living spaces and a covered outdoor space

This Landmark Homes Clevedon showhome combines large light-filled living spaces with a modern country design to create a welcoming and comfortable family home 

What do you get when your bedrooms are all upstairs? Well, in this G.J. Gardner medium density-friendly design, you get a living space literally the size of the home's footprint

The times they are a-changing and although some Kiwis still might dream of the quarter-acre, many more are discovering that good things come on small packages of land

Equal parts architects, designers and builders, Box creates highly liveable, loveable homes through inclusive team thinking, homeowner included!

When you love your location but not your house, a rebuild can be a great solution. But what if you could have a brand-new home on your existing property… at no cost?

This contemporary G.J. Gardner showhome packs a lot of charm and relaxed living into a modest footprint suited to a range of sites

This holiday home was custom built by Landmark Homes Taupō for two couples who wanted to enjoy the spectacular setting from a spectacular getaway 

This welcoming family home by nationwide homebuilder G.J. Gardner boasts a run of living spaces from front to back, designer kitchen included, and character finishes 

Moving to Wellington proved seamless for this family who worked closely with David Reid Homes to achieve the contemporary, detail-rich home they desired

The designer/homeowners both loved the homes they’ve previously owned, but there were things they would have done differently – Landmark Homes Tauranga & Bay of Plenty responded down to the finest detail

This airy home offers an architectural reference to the area's history, tones with the hills behind and optimises estuary outlooks at every turn

This home by popular homebuilders G.J. Gardner Homes offers everything that a growing family wants – starting with three separate living spaces

Nestled into a picturesque hillside in the Taupō suburb of Kinloch, Wayne and Anna Kirk’s unique and stylish home has been designed as a welcoming, relaxing retreat

Many things can inspire a home design, from aesthetics and ergonomics to environment, and even memories. This family home by Box draws on all of the above

Looking to buy a new home? These premier showhomes from leading NZ homebuilders reflect a staggering diversity and richness of design – from layout to cladding to features

Today's leading homebuilders have high quality practices from employing only the best contractors to honing efficient construction lines – what is never standardised, however, is sheer design and living diversity

It's been a time of hunkering down at home – for this couple, careful crafting aspects of their David Reid Home meant achieving spaces they were happy to play and work in 

With sandy tones, elegant soft touches and a flowing family-friendly layout, this G.J.Gardner Palm Springs showhome is all about relaxed, stylish living

This new Taupō Showhome has been designed to offer a low maintenance lifestyle, without compromising on space – or style. Lock-and-leave? Not a problem

Two airy Richmond showhomes side by side – these G.J. Gardner homes offer the very best in relaxed family living and you can visit them at the same time

A fixed price, plenty of options and design advice are hallmarks that homeowners love about Landmark Homes – this home's dramatic kitchen is a case in point

Congratulations to our Landmark Homes Franchisees for taking home 14 awards in the 2021 Registered Master Builders House of the Year – including this Gold-winning Gisborne home

This relaxing G.J. Gardner showhome includes a private timber rear deck – an extension of the made-for-entertaining living spaces

Located in Kenepuru Landing, an exciting new suburb just a stone's throw from central Porirua, this compact G.J. Gardner home offers relaxed family living

Interior design is the finishing touch on your new home, but tackling it alone can be overwhelming – these great insider tips will get you started

 It was love at first sight when Steven and Ingrid Painter discovered the section on which they would build their dream home with Landmark Homes

Congratulations to Ivan Stanicich of Fowler Homes Christchurch, winner of TIDA New Zealand Group Home Builder of the Year. Find out more about this coastal home with a view

Perched on a steep hillside overlooking the ocean at Weiti Bay is a home as exceptional as it is versatile – read about the owners' journey to achieving their Landmark Homes dream home

This home boasts a sprawling, light-filled living space and there's a separate formal lounge – perfect for family and ideal for entertaining

This sunny home in Huapai, Kumeu boasts crisp, modern finishes and great connections – the welcoming showhome is by G.J. Gardner Homes  

This home blurs the line between refined interiors and elegant outdoors – the house was designed by Mark Wilson of MDS

A sunny home that reflects a love of life and entertaining – this G.J. Gardner design boasts refined finishes and a family-friendly layout 

This majestic home has been lovingly restored and renovated, with interiors expanded and reworked for modern living – close attention to design detail and symmetry make it difficult to see where the changes lie

Renovating was considered by this couple but ultimately a new Landmark farmhouse with an industrial vibe provided the life-dream outcome 

Character surfaces, fabulous entertaining and a family-friendly layout all recommend this luxurious four bedroom plus study home

Boasting two light-filled living spaces, a sleek, modern kitchen and flowing interiors, this stylish Kaiapoi showhome by G.J. Gardner Homes is ideal for family life and entertaining

A timeless charm and relaxed modern layout are just two reasons Landmark's latest showhome is the fourth version of this popular villa-style home

With generous open plan living, a stylish kitchen and 4 spacious bedrooms this G.J. Gardner showhome is filled with charm and character throughout

Breathtaking views of Lake Taupo and Mt Tauhara are only the beginning with this designer family home by respected homebuilder David Reid Homes

A picture of strength and dignity from the street, this luxury family home opens up at the rear to an outdoor-living area and pool like no other

This home responds to the owners' every need, great and small. A non-typical rural house with presence, great connections to garden and pond and even a place to groom their dogs

A welcoming street presence, functional layout and flowing indoor-outdoor spaces makes this resort-like G.J. Gardner showhome perfect for those who want to recreate the feeling of being on holiday at home

Fabulous plans with flexible options – our new Landmark Homes Waikato showhome in Te Kowhai is a modified ready to build 'Waihi' plan. Choose from more than 100 plans and get your dream home underway

High ceilings, wall-sized windows and flowing connections give this industrial-accented home a light-filled, welcoming appeal

This property came out tops as our most popular new home story of 2020. Read on to find out more. 

“Working closely with our clients we've created a home ideal for escaping to on the weekend and making memories with family and friends.” – Jason McGirr, managing director, Fowler Homes Queenstown

With glass sliders opening to decks at every turn and generous, open-plan interiors, this home by Landmark Homes North Shore matches a minimal footprint with maximum lifestyle. Along with the shiplap cedar cladding, the unstained timber decks are another way the home connects to its natural environment

With an elegant approach and sheltered indoor-outdoor spaces, this sunny home opens up to panoramic lake views and an internal landscape of its own

This beautiful four bedroom home is split into two wings, offering highly practical living and bedroom options. Designed and built by experts GJ Gardner Homes, it is ideal for a large or growing family that values both an expansive social environment and personal space.

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Whether you live in the country or simply dream of it, this four-bedroom home reflects a classic country feel but with all modern conveniences included

Great street presence, spacious interiors opening to alfresco living on two sides, oh, and a show-stopping kitchen – this Landmark 6 Homestar showhome is about living life to the full

Strong and dramatic on the outside, spacious, light-filled and well-organised on the inside, this GJ Gardner family home in Wanaka really is all about living your best life

A soaring 2.7m tongue-and-groove ceiling sets off this living, dining, kitchen area in a new home by Fowler Homes Auckland South. The living area opens up to a long timber deck via a wall of glass sliders.

Whether you're building rural or in the city, a home builder will know the design dos and don'ts. This Landmark Homes design echoes farm building shapes, although the wall of glass trained on the landscape is a giveaway

Want to get the most from your budget while pursuing your dreams? The design disciplines for this master suite were as precise and exacting as in the rest of the home. Home designer and builder MDS created the resort-like residence

A Hamptons homestead, rustic retreat, entertainer's sensation, family fun house – GJ Gardner responds to the verve and individuality of New Zealanders with an array of options

Not all features greet you head-on. Wood interiors in this home are accentuated by a beautiful batten ceiling overhead

This home looks stunning and is organised for an easy life – the right home builder creates a home with lifestyle built in. At one end of the first floor sits the master suite, with large sliding glass panels opening to the shaded balcony. At the other end is the cantilevered private guest suite.

A nod to appropriate farm architecture and shaped by the owners' requests, this family home's barn-like profile conceals a decidedly contemporary interior

Relaxed and spacious with fabulous indoor-outdoor flow, this GJ Gardner-built home offers a resort-style ambience

This expansive, light-filled G.J. Gardner showhome combines a functional layout with warm material accents – socialising and privacy are both optimised

With living spaces on two levels, a designer kitchen and bedrooms tucked upstairs for views and privacy – this grand home from G.J. Gardner is all about lifestyle

Here, the contemporary white island includes a spartan black framing while the wider kitchen features a mirror splashback and barn door egress

Beautiful is high on the agenda for all Box design/build homes, closely followed by agile design, light-filled interiors, a cost-effective build process, and reassuring owner involvement

Boasting great street presence, this showhome is just as impressive beyond the front door, with visual links through to large decks at the rear

If you love glamour, character, and space this luxurious four bedroom-plus-study character filled home by G.J. Gardner Homes might be for you

This home makes maximum use of the available site and wraps around a private outdoor living space. Indoors, light and warmth abound

Set on a modest footprint, this see-through, three-level home climbs to the sun and views and is so well ventilated, the heat pumps were done away with 

Tall and spacious despite a tricky riverside site, and with New York loft-inspired, crafted interiors, this dramatic home by Design Builders Waikato celebrates strong, rugged materials for a smart, semi-industrial aesthetic

Karapiro weatherboard house by Landmark Homes with separate lounge, indoor-outdoor flow is great for rural and urban sites