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Here you’ll find the latest news, ideas and tips from Platinum Homes to help you on your home building journey. We’ve included the latest housing industry news, ideas for keeping your home warm in winter and tips for styling your bathroom. Keep an eye on this page and stay up to date on what’s happening here at Platinum.

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Introducing Our New Home Plan Range: Built for Real Kiwi Living

Our latest launch includes 20 all-new home plans – giving you smarter options and more flexibility, no matter where you are on your homebuilding journey.

Introducing Our New Home Plan Range: Built for Real Kiwi Living
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High Performance Homes – The Future of Building

At Platinum Homes, we believe your new home should be more than just a house - it should be a place where comfort, efficiency, and sustainability come together. We’re continuously improving how we build - minimising waste, reducing harm, and shaping a more sustainable future.

High Performance Homes – The Future of Building
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Celebrating Our Ultimate Chiefs Mini-Fan: A Day to Remember for Class 4 at Hukanui Primary

At Platinum Homes, we believe in building more than just homes - we’re passionate about supporting the communities we’re part of.

Celebrating Our Ultimate Chiefs Mini-Fan: A Day to Remember for Class 4 at Hukanui Primary
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Your Home, Our Promise: The Platinum Homes Build Assurances Explained

At Platinum Homes, our homes are designed around your lifestyle - and built to last a lifetime. We understand how significant this investment is for you and the importance of protecting it. That’s why we back every home with industry-leading build assurances and a commitment to quality craftsmanship, ensuring you can build with confidence and peace of mind.

Your Home, Our Promise: The Platinum Homes Build Assurances Explained
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Enhancing Natural Light in Your Home: Bright, Inviting Spaces for Modern Living

With a little planning before you build your new home, you can design a space that maximises natural light, creating a fresh, inviting, and naturally radiant atmosphere.

Enhancing Natural Light in Your Home: Bright, Inviting Spaces for Modern Living
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Safer, Smarter Kitchens: Our Partnership with Kleenstone

We’re proud to announce our partnership with Kleenstone, a pioneering initiative that’s transforming the way we think about kitchen benchtops.

Safer, Smarter Kitchens: Our Partnership with Kleenstone
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Designing a Low-Maintenance Home

How to Spend Less Time on Upkeep and More Time Enjoying Your Home! A new home should be a place of comfort and ease - not a constant to-do list of cleaning and repairs. If you’re considering a new build, smart design choices at the start can make all the difference in reducing the time and effort needed for upkeep.

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Not All Square Metre Rates Are Created Equal

When you’re planning your new home, square metre (sqm) rates can seem like a helpful way to compare costs. But if you're relying on those numbers alone, you could be in for a surprise. As an experienced home builder, we know that sqm rates don’t always tell the full story. If you’re considering a design and build approach, it’s important to look beyond the surface. Here’s why.

Not All Square Metre Rates Are Created Equal
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Top 10 storage tips for your new home

Designing and building a new home is the perfect opportunity to ensure you never struggle with storage again. By incorporating smart storage solutions into your home’s design, you can maximise space, reduce clutter, and create a beautifully organised living environment.

Top 10 storage tips for your new home
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How to design a kitchen to fit your lifestyle


The kitchen is the heart of every home, where meals are prepared, conversations flow, and memories are made. Whether you’re working with a home builder on your dream home or exploring a design and build project, creating a kitchen that blends functionality with style is essential. Here are some expert tips to help you design a kitchen that seamlessly fits your lifestyle.

How to design a kitchen to fit your lifestyle
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Why Building Beats Buying | 7 Reasons to Build

Looking to buy a home but struggling to find the perfect fit? Building your own home gives you control, certainty, and a space that’s truly your own.

Why Building Beats Buying | 7 Reasons to Build
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Show Home Holiday Hours

From the team here at Platinum Homes, we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy festive season.

Our Show Homes will be closed over the Christmas break – look below for the dates they reopen in January 2025. See you all in the new year!

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