Interior view of a modern home featuring a stone wall, a wood-paneled partition with vertical slats, and a glimpse of a cozy living area with a patterned rug, a table, and framed artwork on the wall.

Crafting bespoke builds in Wanaka and beyond since 2009

Here at Hawkeye Builders Wānaka, we pride ourselves on craftsmanship, communication, and considered choices. We create homes and commercial spaces that are unique to you, reflecting your individual needs, wants, style and the stunning place we’re lucky to call home.

Interior of a room with wooden ceiling and large window showing a scenic outdoor view with mountains and greenery, a wooden dining table with a bowl, and built-in bench seating along the walls.

From the ground up, we believe that every build should reflect both the people inside it and the environment around it. Wānaka’s striking landscape draws people from around the world, so it’s only right that our homes and businesses compliment our beautiful region and the good humans who live here. Whether that’s through the use of natural or sustainable materials, building with a consideration of our surrounding environment, thoughtful landscaping or protecting historic buildings: we craft designs that reflect the unique focal points of our region. 

With an eye for the finer details and a passion for quality craftsmanship, Hawkeye founders George and Richie have travelled the world building custom homes and commercial spaces since 2009. Now based in Wānaka with a skilled team of Licensed Building Practitioners, George and Richie take the considered approach to every build, bringing your unique vision to life with you at the forefront. 

Whether you’re building a family home, renovating holiday accommodation or refurbishing your business, every element of your project will be carefully crafted to reflect your bespoke vision and the beauty of Wānaka.

As part of our efforts to protect our home, we offer all our building partners an eco-recycling service, fund a new community project each year and invest our resources into learning about energy efficient building practices and sustainable materials suited to this spectacular landscape, working towards more sustainable practices across the board.

Interior corner with wooden slat walls and ceiling, concrete bench, and a concrete wall at the bottom.

•

the craftsmen behind your custom build

*

Man smiling with arms crossed outdoors in a mountainous area, wearing a hawkeye work shirt and a tool belt.

Richie Hawkins

Richie has loved building since his dad let him use a hammer. Since then, he has guided hundreds of home and business owners along the exciting building journey with a passion for quality craftsmanship and a solution-focused attitude. He believes communication is the foundation of all efficient and successful projects and aims to work closely with his clients and subcontractors to create a lean, mean building machine.

A man with crossed arms standing outdoors in a grassy field with hills in the background, wearing a green t-shirt with a logo, a tool belt, and shorts.

George Roberts

George knows the importance of getting the finer details right, has an excellent eye and well-earned reputation as an honest and hard-working operator. He takes great pleasure in recycling old materials into new things and brings this hands-on and creative approach to every project. George understands why people move to Wānaka and loves helping them craft houses that suit their unique vision and the lifestyle this region provides.

Group of eleven men in green T-shirts standing in front of a modern building with a mountain backdrop, with a black and white dog lying on the ground in front.
A man wearing protective gear and work boots, holding a circular saw, stands outdoors next to a wooden workbench in front of a blue house with large windows.
A group of people gathered around a dining table inside a room with large windows showing mountains outside. They are sitting and standing, engaging in conversation and smiling, with some holding cups. The table has a centerpiece with flowers and various breakfast items.
A man wearing a helmet and casual clothes carrying a tool on his shoulder walks through a wooden archway in a scenic outdoor Montana landscape with mountains, rocks, and greenery.
A man wearing shorts, a black shirt, and sunglasses stands on a ladder, working on a large wooden frame outdoors in a mountainous, grassy landscape.
A man wearing a cap and ear protection using a cordless drill to install or repair a wooden frame in a room with wooden paneling.
Two men wearing tan shirts with 'Hawkeye' logo look over large construction plans outdoors in front of a modern building.
A group of people sitting around a wooden dining table in a bright room with large windows and mountain views.
A man kneeling on the floor installing or fixing a black cabinet in a room. He is wearing a cap, a tool belt, and has tattoos on his arms. There is a cordless drill on the floor and some pictures hanging on the wall behind him.
Group of people sitting around a wooden table, having breakfast in a dining room with large windows showing mountains outside.

The bespoke build process

The Hawkeye guide to building a home or business unique to your wants and needs. 

Learn more

•

Explore our portfolio

*

Stone Home Renovation

Lake Hāwea

Modern Family Living

Lake Hāwea

Forest Retreat

Titirangi

View all