The Sentinel Homes difference: What sets us apart from the rest

It can be tricky to work out what really makes one home builder different from another, and what that means for your build experience, the quality of your finished home, and how it’s going to work for you and your family in the long run. So we asked Sentinel Homes Managing Director, Stuart Shutt, to break down what sets Sentinel Homes apart and why so many Kiwis choose them for their mid-market home builds.

Wrapped 2025: A look back at the best of the blog

The end of the year is coming fast! And even though December feels like a mad rush to the finish line, we wanted to take a minute to pause and take a look back at the past year and reflect on what we’ve been up to in 2025. So to do this, we thought we’d look back and recap our five most popular blogs from the year, and highlight some of the key achievements, ideas, and expert advice that struck a chord with Kiwis looking to build their dream home with Sentinel.

Sentinel brings home eight 2024 House of the Year awards

The 2024 House of the Year awards have been announced, and Sentinel Homes is proud to have been awarded with eight awards for our innovation, craftsmanship and commitment to creating outstanding homes for our customers across the country.

​​A year of awards, innovations, and expansion

A year in review. Discover the triumphs, awards, new locations, and stunning show homes we opened, that defined Sentinel Homes’ exceptional 2023 journey. Dive into innovation, expansion, and modern living.

Park Green Open Day

Park Green is a stunning new development in Karaka, just minutes from the motorway and close to shops. Park Green already has a brand new primary school, and a neighbourhood centre and café are coming soon.

Sentinel Homes Taranaki: Award-winning homes

Sentinel Homes Taranaki’s award-winning designs guarantee to meet clients’ needs, and it has the accolades as proof. With a background in architecture, owner Andrew explains why Taranaki’s homes consistently stand out.

Team Taranaki is on a winning streak

It’s only been three years since Andrew and Julia Kuriger brought Sentinel Homes to Taranaki – and most of that has been through a pandemic. Even so, the couple’s passion for design and quality has seen them go from strength to strength, with a stunning new show home and impressive wins at Registered Master Builders House of the Year.

The secret behind Waikato’s golden year

The cherry on top of an incredibly successful year, Sentinel Homes Waikato has just taken out a national win at Master Builders House of the Year. That means their Ngaruawahia home has been named the country’s best in its category – a massive achievement. Read on to learn more about how Waikato keeps going from strength to strength.