A beachfront Pāpāmoa home built by a local building company has been crowned the Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau’s supreme house of 2026.

Mount Maunganui-based architectural builders Calley Homes won Supreme House of the Year at the 2026 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau House of the Year Awards held in Rotorua on Saturday night.

It was also awarded the Mitre 10 Trade Craftsmanship Award, won the New Home over $4 million category, and the Renovation over $2m category for a Mount Maunganui home.

More than 200 homes were entered into the regional Master Builders House of the Year Awards.

One hundred homes proceed to a round of national judging for the National House of the Year awards in November.

The judges celebrated the Pāpāmoa residence for transforming a challenging coastal site into an exceptional place to live.

This beachfront Pāpāmoa home built by Calley Homes was named Supreme House of the Year at the Master Builders 2026 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau House of the Year Awards. Photo / Supplied

In a statement, the judges said: “Three carefully composed building forms create a sequence of light-filled indoor and outdoor spaces that respond beautifully to the surrounding dunes, while a striking glazed atrium delivers a memorable sense of arrival and sets the tone for the home beyond”.

“Despite its impressive scale, the home sits effortlessly within the landscape, with a restrained palette of natural materials and thoughtful planting softening the connection between architecture and environment.

“Around a sheltered central courtyard, spaces have been carefully arranged to balance lively entertaining with quiet retreat, while exceptional craftsmanship and technical skill are evident in every detail. The result is a home that achieves a complete, cohesive vision, making it a deserving recipient of the Supreme Award.”

Calley Homes was also awarded the Mitre 10 Trade Craftsmanship Award at the Master Builders 2026 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau House of the Year Awards. Photo / Supplied

The statement said the Mitre 10 Trade Craftsmanship Award was awarded to Calley Homes for “craftsmanship, precision, and the dedication of a highly skilled construction team”.

“Delivered within a demanding construction programme, the project called for exceptional collaboration and creative problem-solving to bring its ambitious design to life.”

Waihī Beach’s Reside Construction was awarded the Supreme Renovation of the Year Award and the Renovation $1m to $2m category for a Waihī Beach home.

The judges’ comments said: “Respecting the past while embracing the future, this exceptional renovation breathes new life into a cherished New Zealand bach without losing the character that made it special“.

Reside Construction was awarded Supreme Renovation of the Year for a Waihi Beach home. Photo / Supplied

Master Builders chief executive Ankit Sharma said House of the Year was about more than recognising New Zealand’s top homes.

“They celebrate the teams behind them, the trust between homeowners and builders, and the craftsmanship and innovation that go into delivering standout builds.”

The House of the Year awards were proudly supported by Altus Window Systems, Bunnings Trade, GIB, Master Build 10-Year Guarantee, Mitre 10 Trade, PDL by Schneider Electric, Plumbing World, Resene, and APL Window Solutions.

Summary of awards

Supreme House of the Year - Calley Homes

Supreme Renovation of the Year - Reside Construction

Mitre 10 Trade Craftsmanship Award - Calley Homes

Regional Special Award - Beck Building

Gerrand Flooring Interior Design Award - Beck Building

PDL by Schneider Electric Smart Home Award - Edinbridge Resources

Environmental and Sustainable Excellence Award - Edinbridge Resources

Outdoor Living Excellence Award - Insight Carpentry

Kitchen Excellence Award - Beck Building

Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award - Beck Building

New Home over $4 million - Calley Homes

Resene New Home $2 million to $4 million - Urbo Homes

Bunnings New Home $1 million to $1.5 million - Urbo Homes

Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 to $1 million - Versatile Tauranga

GIB Show Home - Design Builders

Renovation over $2 million - Calley Homes

Renovation $1 million to $2 million - Reside Construction

Renovation $500,000 to $1 million - Diack Homes

Gold award:

Calley Homes

Reside Construction

Beck Building

Edinbridge Resources

Insight Carpentry

Keam Construction

Diack Homes

Calley Homes

Design Builders

Penny Homes

Landmark Homes Taupo

Versatile Tauranga

Urbo Homes

Landmark Homes Taupo

JBH Building

Urbo Homes

Macro Construction

Edinbridge Resources

Diack Homes

Silver award:

Stroud Homes Bay of Plenty

Landmark Homes Eastern Bay of Plenty and Rotorua

Bronze award:

DMAC Construction

Bijou Johnson is a multimedia journalist based in Bay of Plenty. A passionate writer and reader, she grew up in Tauranga and developed a love for journalism while exploring various disciplines at university. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies from Massey University.