NZ Master Joiner Awards
The 2017 winning entries in the annual NZ Master Joiner Awards have been announced this evening at the NZ Master Joiner
Awards Dinner at the Wairakei Resort in Taupo.
The aim of the Awards is to promote excellence in joinery design and craftsmanship, to encourage the use of sustainable
timbers, and to showcase the finest work from the industry. These are the largest industry awards of their kind in New
Zealand.
Judging criteria includes design, workmanship, innovative use of materials, complexity of project, and visual appeal.
Kitchen design is judged on the WOW factor, cutting edge design, practicality, and creative use of materials and colour.
The judges commented:
“There has been high interest again this year in the Master Joiner Awards, and we congratulate all contestants on their
efforts. This competition has shown that winners can come from all sized projects, from those with an endless supply of
money to those of very modest means. It is heartening to see the pride in our trade and the skills we can offer our
clients.”
Category Winners:
Best Speciality, Stairs, Bar/Counter, Fitment
Murray McIndoe, McIndoe Kitchens, Napier
Best Door or WindowDave Cunningham, McNaughton Windows & Doors, Auckland
Best Use of Imported TimberDave Cunningham, McNaughton Windows & Doors, Auckland
Best KitchenGreg & Leigh Ayers, Advanced Joinery, Christchurch
Best Kitchen under $15,000Karen Harlen, Bays Joinery, Nelson
Best Kitchen $15,000 to $30,000Greg Rabbitte, Rabbitte Joinery, Hastings
Best Kitchen DesignKirsty Davis, Hagley Kitchens, Christchurch
Best Use of Colour Anna Thomas, Bays Joinery, Nelson
Best Use of Creative LightingGeorge Molnar, Bays Joinery, Nelson
SUPREME AWARD Greg & Leigh Ayers, Advanced Joinery, Christchurch
(Sponsored by Carters)
Best Regional Awards:
Auckland / Northland McNaughton Windows and Doors, Auckland
Waikato / Bay Of Plenty. Wackrow’s Joinery, Cambridge
Hawke’s Bay / Poverty Bay. Rabbitte Joinery, Hastings
Central Unique Timber Joinery, Palmerston North
Taranaki Vogue Kitchens & Appliances, New Plymouth
Wellington Countrylane Kitchens, Carterton
Nelson / Marlborough Bays Joinery, Nelson
Canterbury Advanced Joinery, Christchurch
Waitaki Barrett Joinery, Timaru
Otago / Southland Formatt Bespoke Joinery, Queenstown
NZ MASTER JOINERS APPRENTICE AWARDS
Also announced at the Awards Dinner were the winners in the NZ Master Joiners Apprentice Awards competition. This
competition is open to all joinery apprentices in New Zealand who may present a project with a minimum of 80% completed
entirely by the apprentice.
Best Fitment 0 – 4,000 hoursConor Hunter, Personal Touch Kitchens, Te Awamutu
Best Fitment 4,001 – 8,000 hoursFraser Hall, Vogue Kitchens & Appliances, New Plymouth
Best Timber Project 0 – 4,000 hoursTiarn Ririnui, Clearline, Mt Maunganui
Best Timber Project 4,001 – 8,000 hoursSam Clapham, Reilly Joinery, Feilding
Highest Judged for Workmanship and SkillTiarn Ririnui, Clearline, Mt Maunganui
Gordon Caulfield Memorial Trophy
To the Employer of the apprentice with the highest scoring points in the 4,001 – 8,000 Hours category, who is a member
of Master Joiners.
Carl Lewis, Vogue Kitchens & Appliances, New Plymouth
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