The Top 100 Homes for the 2025 Master Builders House of the Year competition have been announced.
House of the Year shines a light on the country’s stand-out residential builds, celebrating craftsmanship at its peak. This year, nearly 300 projects ranging from small urban spaces to striking architectural homes were entered from seven regions.
Each home faced a rigorous, on-site evaluation by a panel of seasoned judges who drilled into every detail — workmanship, design integrity, aesthetic flair and overall liveability. The result is a perfect showcase of what New Zealand’s best builders can achieve, no matter the challenges.
Registered Master Builders chief executive Ankit Sharma says the House of the Year awards have showcased the skill and innovation of Master Builders members for more than 30 years.
“Every year the bar gets higher. These awards celebrate the craftsmanship, dedication and quality our members bring to building homes that New Zealand families are proud of,” Sharma says.
“This year’s Top 100 proves our members are continually lifting their game. From smart material choices and sustainable design to precision detailing, they are delivering excellence at every price point.
“It is a clear sign the industry is committed to building homes that meet the needs of New Zealanders today and for generations to come.”
The Top 100 homes, representing the best entrants from this year’s regional competitions held throughout July and August, will undergo a second round of judging by the national judging panel.
This process will determine the winners of the top awards at the 2025 National Awards Gala, on November 22 in Christchurch.
The National Awards Gala will honour the Supreme House of the Year over $1 million, Supreme Renovation of the Year, and Supreme House of the Year under $1 million.
In addition to the three Supreme Awards and 17 other award categories, the event will also present the Mitre 10 Trade Craftsmanship Award, two Feature Home Awards, and five Lifestyle Awards, including the APL Environmental and Sustainable Excellence Award, Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award, Kitchen Excellence Award, and Outdoor Living Excellence Award.
The House of the Year awards are made possible thanks to the support of Altus Window Systems, Bunnings Trade, GIB, Master Build 10-Year Guarantee, Mitre 10 Trade, Plumbing World, Resene, and APL Window Solutions.
• View this year’s Top 100 Homes at https://houseoftheyear.co.nz/results/list/#?year=2025®ion=-1&qualitymark=1317.
