Whio homes

02/03/2026

Pulled the kids’ bed away from the wall today in our 8-year-old home…

Mould.

Behind a bed. In a modern 'standard' house.

This is exactly why we build differently.

Magnum Board, used in our high-performance system, doesn’t support mould growth the way traditional plasterboard can as it doesn't provide a food source for it to grow on. When combined with a properly designed building envelope, it forms part of a home that actively works to protect indoor air quality.

We’ve invested years into researching and aligning with the Foreverbreathe specification because families deserve better than “just compliant.”

Healthy homes shouldn’t be a luxury.
They should be the standard.

And we’re working every day to make that happen

01/03/2026

New Sleepouts Available Soon!
We’re developing a new range of ForeverBreathe sleepouts & offices:
• 4.8 x 3m in sleek Hiland tray cladding (green one)
• 3 x 3.6m in corrugate cladding
Perfect for a sleepout, home office, studio, or guest space.
🌿 ForeverBreathe = healthier, drier, year-round comfort
Available to rent or purchase
🛠️ Fit-out to suit your needs
📩 Enquire now – limited availability

26/02/2026

Our 70m² Pīwakawaka variant from start to finish.

A refined evolution of one of our most loved designs, built with precision in a controlled environment and crafted using natural, low-toxin materials.

Designed to exceed minimum standards, this home delivers healthier indoor air, energy efficiency, and long-term performance.

Modular.
Sustainable.
Healthier.

25/02/2026

Just finished — Pīwakawaka Variant | 70m²

A refined evolution of one of our most loved designs.

This 70m² Pīwakawaka variant showcases what quality really means to us — precision-built modular construction, carefully selected natural materials, and a building system designed to support better health and long-term performance.

From the warm timber exterior to the light-filled interior, every detail has been considered. Not just for how it looks on completion day — but for how it feels to live in for years to come.

Healthier air.
Smarter efficiency.
A lighter footprint.

Built to exceed minimum standards.
Built with integrity.

25/02/2026

01/02/2026

🚨 New Sleepouts Coming Soon! 🚨

We’re developing a new range of ForeverBreathe sleepouts & offices:
• 4.8 x 3m in sleek Hiland tray cladding
• 3 x 3.6m starting soon in corrugate cladding

Perfect for a sleepout, home office, studio, or guest space.
🌿 ForeverBreathe = healthier, drier, year-round comfort

Available to rent or purchase
🛠️ Fit-out to suit your needs

📩 Enquire now – limited availability

20/01/2026

Welcome back — hope you all had a great Christmas/New Year break.

We’re hitting the ground running and into the year the same way many families are… with school holidays in full swing and a small co-worker in the office "helping" where he can. 🙂

We’re already getting busy again fielding new enquiries. If you’re considering building a healthier, more sustainable home, now is the time to enquire — we’d love to help you explore options and plan the next steps.

19/12/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Whio Homes 🎄✨

Wishing you and your whānau a safe, relaxing holiday season and a great start to the New Year.

A heads up: we’ll be closed from 19 December to 12 January, but messages will still be monitored over the break — so feel free to reach out and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

See you in 2026! 🏡💚

18/12/2025

Proud to share this one 🎥
We’re big on doing things properly — and tools like Utecture help bring clarity to the pre-build process. Think 3D design + accurate takeoffs + real-time pricing as decisions change.

It ties directly into our Custom Design Consult — helping you explore options early, understand costs clearly, and make confident choices before we lock anything in.

Have a watch and tell us what you think

17/12/2025

Apologies, a week late posting this but our final house of the year is leaving the yard! It’s loaded up and ready to go and with a bit more Mahi from the Whio crew to get decks done on-site, it will be ready for handover before Christmas.

Thanks to everyone who’s backed us this year and exciting times to come!