Our Homes
Ekōwhai offers bedroom home designs to suit all family sizes. Our standardised and consistent home designs reduce our lead time, meaning we can produce quality homes at a significantly faster pace than all other builders on the market.



Matai by Ekōwhai
POA
a 60sqm minor dwelling that offers exceptional versatility as an AirBnB, holiday home, rental, or a comfortable space for extended family. With our cutting-edge panelised building system, enjoy a fully completed home in just 9 weeks from panel arrival on site, a remarkable improvement over New Zealand’s typical 4-8 month build time.
The Matai is designed with Kiwi lifestyles in mind, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a spacious open-plan living area, and ample storage. A standout feature is the large slider that beautifully connects the home to the outdoors, promoting a seamless indoor-outdoor flow and enhancing your living experience.
Our innovative, Lego-inspired panel system delivers far superior performance compared to standard building codes, with R4.4-rated walls that significantly exceed the R2.0 standard. This ensures your home remains warm, dry, and energy-efficient, with optimal temperature regulation throughout the year, no matter the climate.
Matai by EKŌWHAI is a home that combines rapid construction with unmatched quality and sustainability. Enjoy a healthier, more efficient living space that surpasses conventional building standards, is modern and meticulously designed to adapt to every age & life stage – truly embodying & reflecting the Kiwi living.
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Inclusions
- Size 60 SQM
- Dimensions 10M x 6M
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Cladding: Tray Cladding (by trusted NZ steel, cladding can be changed to another profile/colour option, additional charges may apply).
- Windows:Black uPVC with Lightbridge Low e Glass
- Carpet (bedrooms): Rhino Atlanta carpet on 11mm Dream walk Royal underlay
- Flooring (kitchen/lounge/laundry): Quickstep Classic Timber Laminate flooring
- Appliances: Bosch Series 4 Stainless Steel Built-in oven, Bosch Series 4 Induction hob, Bosch Series 4 Free-standing fridge-freezer with freezer at bottom 186 x 60 cm Stainless steel, Bosch Series 6 Washing machine front loader 9 kg, Bosch Series 6 Heat pump tumble dryer 9 kg
- Kitchen: Dezignatek Doors and Panels – Berlin Profile, Engineered stone benchtop, Blum Inserta Blumotion soft close hinges.
- Stiebel Eltron Heat Recovery Ventilation System LWZ70E
- Stiebel Eltron hot water heat pump WWK 302H
- Wall hung vanity with double storage draws
- Glass walk-in tiled shower
- Elegant tiles from floor to walls
- Bathroom fixtures – select your option round or square and choose from brushed nickel, chrome or brass.
Optional Add-ons
- Change cladding to timber weatherboards, cedar or alternative aluminium cladding profile
- Bath over shower
- Wooden flooring
- Wool carpet
- Built-in entertainment unit
- Wardrobes
- Soft furnishings (blinds & curtains)
- Decking & landscaping
Exclusions: Pricing does not include foundations, site specific works and services connection (can be priced separately based on site requirements).