The Craftsmen

The Craftsmen The Craftsmen are multi-award-winning Master Builders based in Taupo. Specialists in residential bu

This place is looking absolutely incredible, what a stunning home it is. Beautifully designed and beautifully crafted, w...
26/04/2026

This place is looking absolutely incredible, what a stunning home it is. Beautifully designed and beautifully crafted, we’re just loving the natural solid timeless feel. It truly is breathtaking.
And who doesn’t love a ‘to do’ list!

Our outstanding craftsmen are putting the finishing touches on this stunning home. You can’t beat natural products, timb...
24/02/2026

Our outstanding craftsmen are putting the finishing touches on this stunning home. You can’t beat natural products, timber and stone. Loving the crazy paving. Loving the detail in that wood. Loving the level of detail and craftsmanship ❤️

Watch this space as we bring this project to life!
16/03/2025

Watch this space as we bring this project to life!

Some great holiday reading in the January NZ House & Garden, including an article on one of our latest builds ❤️
05/01/2025

Some great holiday reading in the January NZ House & Garden, including an article on one of our latest builds ❤️

This has to be on of the best spots on the lake!  What an honour it was to build this beautiful lakeside home.Designed b...
22/12/2024

This has to be on of the best spots on the lake! What an honour it was to build this beautiful lakeside home.
Designed by Taupo locals Fraser Cameron Architects, built by our AMAZING team.

You can also read about it in the latest NZ House and Garden magazine.

Fate brought a family to a waterfront home 30 years ago; they loved the view so much they committed to the same footprint when they replaced it.

Lovely feedback from Ethan Moser, we will miss you! We love our team ❤️Today marks the end of an incredible chapter in m...
19/12/2024

Lovely feedback from Ethan Moser, we will miss you! We love our team ❤️

Today marks the end of an incredible chapter in my life as I say goodbye to my role as a builder with Richard and Nikki Guildford Stewart of The Craftsmen Ltd. It’s a bittersweet moment, filled with both sadness and excitement as I prepare for the next step in my journey.

Over the past two and a half years, I’ve had the privilege of building stunning, architecturally designed homes as part of Richard and Nikki’s talented team here in Taupō. This time has been nothing short of transformative for me, both professionally and personally.

In these past couple of years, my wife and I made Taupō our home, took on the challenge of renovating our house, celebrated our marriage, and welcomed our beautiful twin boys into the world. Through all these milestones, Richard and Nikki’s unwavering support has made this season of life even more special.

From giving me extra time off when our boys were born to checking in on us with follow-up visits after I returned to work, their kindness and care have gone above and beyond. Add to that amazing work functions, regular team breakfasts and catchups, a supportive and fair workplace, and a culture that truly values people—working with The Craftsmen has been a pleasure.

I have to also make a big thank you to my mates at work who have been there since day one. Clinton Reedy and Brad London, you've been there as I turned from an Auckland commuter to a South Waikato hunter (self-proclaimed)! You've shown me patience and kindness, a positive outlook, and a what bloody good builder looks like! Most importantly, you've given me an enjoyable place to go when I've left home every morning.

I am so grateful to Richard, Nikki, and the entire team for making these years memorable and for setting such a high bar for what a workplace can be.

Here’s to all the incredible memories, friendships, and homes we’ve built together. Thank you, Richard, Nikki, and the team for everything.

What a stunning home, it reminds us of those epic South Island tussock country retreats ❤️
15/05/2024

What a stunning home, it reminds us of those epic South Island tussock country retreats ❤️

Resharing the beauty, we loved building stunning home ❤️
15/03/2024

Resharing the beauty, we loved building stunning home ❤️

A new family home at Acacia Bay, Taupō, built with care by a wonderful team.
Composed through a clustering of gabled forms, the arrangement creates pockets of

What a fine looking bunch of Craftsmen! Just missing Brad E for our team breakfast yesterday morning. How lucky are we t...
15/03/2024

What a fine looking bunch of Craftsmen! Just missing Brad E for our team breakfast yesterday morning. How lucky are we to have such a brilliant crew 🤩 Absolute Dream Team ❤️ Not sure about the fella in his jandals… 🤔😂

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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