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The 2025 Residential Build of the Year winner, taking home Gold in both the Residential Build (Over $250,000) and Maintenance (over 1,500m²) categories at the Landscapes of Distinction Awards. Located in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay, this project was executed by South Pacific Landscapes Ltd.

Nestled in the hills of Havelock North, Kopanga is a historic estate that underwent a five-year reconstruction of its grounds. South Pacific Landscapes blended a formal garden layout with modern outdoor living, featuring extensive lawns, artistic plant arrangements, Corten steel water installations, and a grand stone staircase leading to the garden’s core.

The house is encircled by cobblestones, each meticulously pointed; the century-old stone wall has been meticulously restored. French limestone, carefully measured and shipped six months in advance, flows through the outdoor living spaces. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 and Cyclone Gabrielle, the construction progressed. The judges praised it as a unique instance where scale did not compromise detail.

Kopanga

Discover the reasons the judges awarded this project.

Why it’s significant

Each Registered Master Landscaper has proven their qualifications, ensuring that the professional you choose is knowledgeable, responsible, and supported by a national organization that backs their work. Locate a Registered Master Landscaper at masterlandscapers.org.nz.

Project credits

Member: South Pacific Landscapes Ltd. Photography: Michael Farr Photography; lead photo by Hazel Redmond Photography. Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2025.

The 2025 Residential Build of the Year winner, taking home Gold in both the Residential Build (Over $250,000) and Maintenance (over 1,500m²) categories at the Landscapes of Distinction Awards. Located in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay, this project was executed by South Pacific Landscapes Ltd.

Nestled in the hills of Havelock North, Kopanga is a historic estate that underwent a five-year reconstruction of its grounds. South Pacific Landscapes blended a formal garden layout with modern outdoor living, featuring extensive lawns, artistic plant arrangements, Corten steel water installations, and a grand stone staircase leading to the garden’s core.

The house is encircled by cobblestones, each meticulously pointed; the century-old stone wall has been meticulously restored. French limestone, carefully measured and shipped six months in advance, flows through the outdoor living spaces. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 and Cyclone Gabrielle, the construction progressed. The judges praised it as a unique instance where scale did not compromise detail.

Kopanga

Discover the reasons the judges awarded this project.

Why it’s significant

Each Registered Master Landscaper has proven their qualifications, ensuring that the professional you choose is knowledgeable, responsible, and supported by a national organization that backs their work. Locate a Registered Master Landscaper at masterlandscapers.org.nz.

Project credits

Member: South Pacific Landscapes Ltd. Photography: Michael Farr Photography; lead photo by Hazel Redmond Photography. Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2025.

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