Eight Bay of Plenty homes are being recognised as the best in the country, as part of the top 100 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Competition.

The competition celebrates the very best in residential buildings, and according to event organisers, had almost 300 entries across nine regions.

“Each home was viewed by a panel of experienced judges who assess the builds workmanship, design, style and functionality,” says an event spokesperson.

Registered Master Builders Chief Executive, David Kelly, says the awards have been recognising the very best houses, quality builders and craftspeople across New Zealand since 1991.

“Every year we find ourselves more and more impressed by the remarkable builds, level of expertise, and craftsmanship showcased by Master Builders in Aotearoa. These awards serve as an occasion to celebrate and acknowledge our builders ability to build exceptional homes for Kiwis.”

In Tauranga, six homes made the top 100 list.

Belco Homes made the list in Tauranga under the Resene New Home $2 million - $4 million category. Photo: Supplied.

Gudsell Designer Homes made the list in Tauranga under the New Home $1.5 million - $2 million category. Photo: Supplied.

Belco Homes made the list again in Tauranga under the Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 - $1 million category. Photo: Supplied.

Vaughan Wilson Builders made the list in Tauranga under the Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 - $1 million category. Photo: Supplied.

Gudsell Designer Homes made the list in Tauranga under the GIB Show Home category. Photo: Supplied.

The Thorne Group B.O.P. made the list in Tauranga under the GIB Show Home category. Photo: Supplied.

Throughout the rest of the Bay of Plenty, one home in Rotorua and one hoe in Waihi Beach made the list.

In Rotorua, Urbo Homes made the list under the New Home $1.5 million - $2 million category. Photo: Supplied.

In Waihi Beach, Belco Homes made the list under the Renovation Over $1.5 million category. Photo: Supplied.

Representing the top entrants in this year’s regional competitions held throughout July and August, the Top 100 homes will now be re-judged by the national judging panel to find out who will take out the top spots at the 2023 National Awards Gala in November.

The National Awards Gala will recognise the Supreme House of the Year Over $1 million, Supreme Renovation of the year and Supreme House of the Year Under $1 million, which was a new award introduced in 2022 to recognise the outstanding builds within a lower price bracket.

Along with the three Supreme Awards and 15 other award categories, there is also the Pink Batts Craftsmanship

Award, two Feature Home Awards, and four Lifestyle Awards. These include the APL Environmental and Sustainable Excellence Award, Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award, Kitchen Excellence Award and Outdoor Living Excellence Award.