A W A R D S

Industry Recognition

One of Christchurch’s and Auckland’s most experienced leading architectural builders and the only builder in the Canterbury region to receive the New Zealand Master Builders Sapphire Award. This is in recognition of the outstanding achievement and building excellence in winning 3 or more regional Supreme Awards. We strive for excellence and have consistently won ‘House of the Year’ Master Builders awards - see our winning history below.

2023

Z House

NZIA Architectural Award
National Supreme Award Winner / Houses over $1 million
National Award Winner / Houses over $4 million
Canterbury Supreme Award Winner / Houses over $1 million
Canterbury Pink Batts Craftsmanship
Canterbury Category Winner
Canterbury Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence
Canterbury Kitchen Excellence

C L I C K T O V I E W F U L L P R O J E C T S

Z House / HOTY National Supreme Winner 2023

AWARDS NIGHT

We are exceptionally proud of our craftsmen at John Creighton Builders and all our loyal subcontractors involved in bringing this dream project to life. Every tradesman had an undertaking to complete their workmanship to its highest level, and such a willingness and pride to do so.

2021


Taitapu House

NZIA Architectural Award

Taitapu House / NZIA Architectural Award 2021

2018


PLATINUM AWARD
In recognition of outstanding achievement  and building excellence in winning 5 or more National awards

SAPPHIRE AWARD
In recognition of the outstanding achievement and building excellence in winning 3 or more Regional Supreme Awards. 


Kinsey High Life

Canterbury Gold Award Winner / Renovations over $1 million
National Gold Reserve Award Winner / Renovations over $1 million 

Kingsey Tce / HOTY National Supreme Winner 2017

2017


High Volume

National Supreme Award Winner / Homes over $2 million
National Craftsmanship Award Winner
Canterbury Supreme Award Winner 
Canterbury Craftsmanship Award Winner 
Canterbury Heart of the Home Kitchen Award Winner 
Canterbury Bathroom Award Winner

High Volume / HOTY Regional Gold 2017

2015


Genuine Replica & California Dreaming

National Gold Reserve Winner / New Homes $1-2 million
Canterbury Gold Award Winner / New homes 1-2 million 

California Dreaming / HOTY Regional Gold 2015

Genuine Replica / HOTY Regional Gold 2015

2013
NZI Architectural Award

2012
National Award Winner / New Homes $1-2 million

2011
Gold Award Winner / Southern Region Gold Award $1-2 million

2011
NZ Architectural Award

2010
National Supreme Award & Category Winner / Renovations over $500,000

2010
Canterbury Supreme Award Winner / Renovations  
Canterbury Region Gold Award & Category Winner / Renovations Over $500,000

2009
Supreme Award Winner – Canterbury Region / Homes over $1 million
Winner & National Finalist / Sustainable Homes over $1 million 
Winner & National Finalist / Energy Efficiency Award Winner

2008
NZIA Architectural Award / New Homes over $1 million 
Silver Award / Retail & Business Category

2007
National Gold & Category Award Winner / New Homes $450-$600,000 
Gold Award Canterbury / Renovations up to $250,000

2006
Gold Reserve New Zealand Finalist / New Homes $450-$600,000  
Gold Award Canterbury / Renovations up to $250,000  
Interior Style and Finish Award Canterbury

2005
Gold Reserve New Zealand Finalist / New Homes $600-$1million Category 
NZIA Architectural Award

2004
Gold Reserve New Zealand Finalist / New Homes $400-$550,000  

2002
Silver Award Canterbury / New Homes up to $300,000 

2001
Gold Award Canterbury / Renovations up to $250,000

2000
National Gold & Category Award Winner / New Homes $400-$550,000  
Insulation Energy Efficiency Award
Gib Living Solution Award / New Homes Over $550,000 
Gold Award Canterbury