17/08/2026
Celebrating the West Coast at House of the Year 🏆
What a fantastic night at the Master Builders House of the Year Awards – Cook straight region held in Lower Hutt on Friday night!
While we didn’t enter any of our own homes into the competition this year, it was a real privilege for Bernie, as Master Builders West Coast President, to be there presenting awards and celebrating the incredible standard of workmanship across the industry.
We were especially proud to see our West Coast builders representing our region so strongly. A huge congratulations to:
🏆 John Griffin Builders - Gold Award for the builders own home in Rutherglen.
🥈 Ken Drummond - Lake Kaniere home - Silver Award!
🥈 Jennian Homes West Coast -Westport home - Silver Award!
These awards are about so much more than just the finished home. They recognise the hard work, craftsmanship, attention to detail and pride that goes into every build - and the huge team behind it. Builders, subcontractors, suppliers, designers and everyone else who plays a part in bringing a home together. It really is a massive team effort. 👏
It was so lovely to see everyone come together, celebrate their achievements and acknowledge the high level of workmanship being produced throughout New Zealand — and particularly here on the West Coast.
If you’re a Master Builder and have a home that you’re proud of, we’d absolutely encourage you to consider entering House of the Year. It’s a fantastic opportunity to have your hard work recognised, celebrate your team and showcase the quality of what you do.
Congratulations again to all of the West Coast entrants — you did our region proud! ❤️
