11 November 2024
When choosing a new home, quality, durability, and thoughtful design are important. Greenhaven Homes offer a range of transportable homes that are architect-designed and built with the utmost care, ensuring they’re perfect for New Zealand’s unique…
10 November 2024
At Greenhaven Homes, quality and precision drive our approach to building transportable homes for New Zealanders. Our purpose-built factory in Levin meets global standards for efficiency, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Take a look behind the…
9 November 2024
For New Zealanders looking for smarter, more efficient ways to build, transportable homes are an ideal solution. Popular in countries around the world, from Sweden and Germany to Japan and the United States, this construction method has earned a…
19 November 2020
Minimal dwangs have always been a key part of Greenhaven Homes energy efficiency ethic. This is something very few other home builders do. Bruce Sedcole explains why this is the way forward in the Build Magazine.
9 November 2020
The first in a new range of modular homes, at 64 Amohia St, on State Highway 1, balances eco-sensibilities, aesthetics and affordability in a compact footprint that’s as big on style as it is on energy efficiency. The innovative design of the…
20 May 2020
A long-promised Labour policy that will be implemented this year bodes well for the country in many ways: economically, environmentally, and through the creation of jobs. Mandating the use of sustainable materials—namely, wood—for government…
6 March 2020
Building a new home is an incredibly exciting task, but it can also be quite daunting. There are countless decisions to be made and a huge amount of red-taped hoops to jump through to see all your plans come to life.
26 February 2020
Designing and building a new home can be a complicated process, and while it never pays to cut corners, it always pays to save yourself time and worry whenever possible.
27 January 2020
These cleverly designed 1 Bedroom homes are purpose-built for infill building on your or your family/Whānau land. This shared living option offers an affordable, cost effective solution to the sometimes daunting and stressful move to a retirement…
13 December 2019
When it comes to changing behaviours and habits, January 1st is the most important day on the calendar. New Year’s resolutions are quite the phenomenon—and why not? An entirely new year, a new number to remember when writing the date on forms,...
14 November 2019
Modular homes are about flexibility—and with such a diverse and beautifully varied nation to cater to, flexible plans and specifications are a necessity. Having a home that is built around a lifestyle rather than having to bend said lifestyle…
31 October 2019
No two households are ever exactly the same! New Zealand is a wonderfully diverse nation with a wide range of housing needs and preferences. While many homes out there are copies of each other for reasons of convenience and affordability, each one…
18 September 2019
A modular home is not your typical kitset. While the modular designs make them simple and speedy to build, our eco-homes are not just cookie-cutter constructions made from cheap and underperforming materials—as some kitsets can be.
25 August 2019
Warmth and dryness are amongst the top qualities that most people look for in a home. In fact, for many those two essential things are higher on the list than the size of a house and even its location—after all, they contribute greatly to the…
29 July 2019
Sustainable living is at the heart of many hot topics in this day and age, and for good reason. It may be a cliché to say that we only have one planet, but it’s also undeniably true. We need to look after the earth that we occupy, and to be frank,...
18 June 2019
Modular eco-homes are gaining popularity with New Zealanders for many reasons, and as we move into the colder, winter months of the year, both the energy-saving and heat-retention features of these homes are placed in the spotlight.
24 May 2019
We are excited to announce we had the grand opening of our new show home on Wednesday the 22nd of May!
14 May 2019
Greenhaven Homes is a leading New Zealand supplier of modular eco-homes, providing flexibility in design and materials options, without compromising on the warmth, safety, or health of a home. While we love what we do on a daily basis, we know not…