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THORNE GROUP | FAMILY OWNED | esT. 2006

The Reasons Why

Clients refer and return to Thorne Group

Our highly personalised service supports clients who want to build well, with the right team around them from the outset. It is not a tagline. It comes from being a family-owned business — where our name is on every build.

OUR AWARDS

Master Builder

House of the Year

Five years running as Most Trusted Architectural Builder in the Bay of Plenty — based entirely on the experience of clients who took the time to vote and write testimonials. As a local, family-owned business, that is not something we take lightly. Trust is one of our core values, and our reputation is built on it.

MOST TRUSTED

Voted not Awarded

5 YEARS RUNNING

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Behind every Thorne Group build is a set of systems we have refined over nearly 20 years. They support how your project is managed from start to finish, including a live online project schedule, structured budget tracking, clear communication throughout the build, and a dedicated aftercare programme that continues well beyond handover.

It is this combination of experience and systems that helps projects run more smoothly, with fewer surprises along the way.

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Client Portal

We have built for numerous clients who either travel extensively or are based remotely for the entire duration of their build project. Our world-class systems and processes help keep everything on track regardless of where you are.

We were one of the first residential builders in the region to introduce a live, cloud-based client portal. Most builders now use something similar. What sets ours apart is how it has been refined over the last decade to improve both the client experience and scheduling efficiency.

From anywhere in the world you can track your project online, access documents, check the schedule, stay up to date on progress, and view photos as your home takes shape.

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Our SYSTEMS

Refined over twenty years

peace of mind

Governance

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Health, Safety & Wellbeing

The safety and wellbeing of our staff, sub-contractors, clients and wider community is of the highest importance to how we operate. We genuinely care about every person who steps onto our sites, and we’re committed to doing our best to ensure everyone gets home safely to their whānau.

This culture of ‘safety consciousness’ is a priority and responsibility at all levels – from our Board of Directors to tradespeople working on site. We make no apologies for expecting high standards of safety practice and compliance on our worksites and expect and encourage an attitude of ‘See Something, Say Something’. All contractors working on our sites are required to be pre-qualified, demonstrating that they have effective systems in place to manage health and safety.

Safety technologies such as HazardCo and Site Safe help us track on-site activity and monitor and manage risks and hazards.

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Pete brought structure, governance, and financial oversight into how we run projects. Strict cost approval protocols mean there are no surprises when it comes to changes in specifications or selections.

Trade discounts and supplier offerings are passed directly to you. PC sum allowances are realistic. It is the same thinking applied throughout the business.

Efficiency protects your budget. It is not about cutting corners. It is about removing waste.

We have also been recognised consistently in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition, achieving Gold award standard for every home we have entered. That kind of consistency does not come from one good year.

It comes from the care, detail, and pride that go into every Thorne Group project — regardless of size or budget.

Our Awards

Master Builder

House of the Year

MOST TRUSTED

Voted not Awarded

5 YEARS RUNNING

Book a free, no-obligation project consulation.

We’d love to hear about your ideas for your project. Contact us to arrange a time for a no obligation chat – over a coffee, at our office or at your property. We’ll review your site and brief, what's feasible within your budget and whether we're the right fit for your project.

Unit 1, 41 Newton Street
Mount Maunganui, 3116
07 5755555

RESOURCES

10 Point Build or Renovate Guide

Case Study: Single Woman Building

Checklist for Coastal Builds

Checklist for Space Optimising Homes

Thorne Group Planting Programme

Pros and Cons of Tendering

Bay of Plenty's Most Trusted Architectural Builder

Family Owned and Operated. Established 2006

07 575-5555

info@thornegroup.co.nz