Natural Edge Joinery Wins Best in Region at the 2026 Master Joiners Awards!
We're really proud of this one. Natural Edge Joinery has been named Best in Region for Hawke's Bay & Poverty Bay at the 2026 Master Joiners Awards - and we're incredibly proud to share it.
What are the Master Joiners Awards?
The Master Joiners Awards are the benchmark for joinery craftsmanship in New Zealand. They recognise excellence in design, manufacturing, and installation — judged by our own industry peers. Winning at a regional level means your work has been held up against the best joiners in Hawke's Bay and Poverty Bay. For a small local business like ours, that kind of recognition means a lot.
The Puketapu Kitchen - The Project Behind the Win
The winning project was our Puketapu Kitchen - a Mediterranean-inspired design set in the Hawke's Bay countryside. Having it recognised at this level by our own industry peers is something we're incredibly proud of.
Set in the beautiful countryside of Puketapu, this kitchen brings together relaxed country living with a refined Mediterranean-inspired aesthetic. Designed with both style and practicality in mind - built for a household that actually cooks, entertains, and lives in the space.
Key features
Custom made timber veneer cabinetry fronts
Classic shaker-style detailing throughout
Calm, earthy palette
Integrated fridge and freezer
Blum hardware throughout (soft-close drawers and cabinets)
HiMacs Acrylic Bench top in Aurora Frost, 24mm thick, including waterfall ends on the island
Considered internal storage solutions - bi-fold pantry and ample storage
Custom range-hood detailing
What This Means to Us
We put a lot of pride into every project we take on. Every client who trusts us with their home deserves the same level of care and craftsmanship - and that's something we'll never compromise on.
A massive thank you to our clients for trusting us with their new kitchen, and of course our Natural Edge team - for the hard work and pride you bring to every project.
What people don't always see is how many hands go into creating a final result like this. Behind every project is a team of incredible trades and creatives helping bring it all to life.
Desired Homes — building, flooring & painting
Florence Charvin Photography — project photography
Ohmen Electrical — electrical
PMP Plastering — plastering
Riley Brothers — plumbing
Michaela Wigg — interior design
Emma Robson — 3D rendering & drafting
The award has our name on it, but it belongs to all of them too.
Thinking About a Custom Kitchen in Hawke's Bay?
Custom cabinetry done properly takes time, care, and a genuine understanding of how a space gets used. That's what we bring to every project - a design built entirely around the client, their space, and how they live.
If you're planning a kitchen, laundry, bathroom, or any custom cabinetry project in Hawke's Bay - whether you're in Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, or further afield - we'd love to talk!