Templeton Triumphs with Four Awards at 2025 Property Industry Awards
16 June 2025
Auckland, 13 June 2025 – Templeton Group enjoyed a spectacular evening at the 35th annual Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards, held at Spark Arena, securing four prestigious accolades across varied categories. These victories confirm Templeton’s status as a leading developer, consistently delivering quality, design excellence, and community-focused projects.
Winning Projects
Excellence Award – ABSTRACT
Our flagship ABSTRACT project in Auckland received top honours with an Excellence Award, highlighting its design and delivery as a standout in its category.
Merit Award – ABSTRACT
In addition to Excellence, ABSTRACT also received a Merit Award in the Tourism category, highlighting its appeal driven by design and lifestyle features.
Merit Award – Kahu
Templeton’s refined Kahu development in Long Bay continues to shine, having earned a Merit Award for Multi-Unit Residential at this year’s awards.
Merit Award – Light Box
Our Light Box townhouses, a carefully curated collection in Long Bay, were celebrated with a Merit Award in the Multi-Unit Residential category.
Project Highlights
ABSTRACT: Recognised twice—once with the top Excellence Award and again with a Merit Award in Tourism—ABSTRACT showcases Templeton’s ability to blend design, versatility, and guest-centric amenities that appeal to the visitors.
Kahu: A purpose-driven residential offering in Long Bay, Kahu received recognition as a Merit Award winner in a stiff field of multi-unit residential developments .
Light Box: Architectural design by Novak+Middleton, this collection of light-filled three‑ and four-bedroom townhouses was also acknowledged with a Merit Award. The project was earlier celebrated at the 2025 Auckland Architecture Awards.
Under the vision of founder Nigel McKenna, Templeton Group continues to champion architectural integrity, sustainability, and thoughtful master planning. From master‑planned communities to architecturally designed townhouses and apartments, Templeton consistently delivers places where people love to live.
Templeton’s leadership in transforming Long Bay—through Elementum, Light Box, and Kahu—has sparked industry recognition and community interest. Our strategy of combining design excellence with liveability shines through with these latest awards.
Acknowledgments
We extend our gratitude to all project partners, designers, and the Templeton team whose dedication made these achievements possible. Thank you to the Property Council of New Zealand and the judging panel for acknowledging our commitment to excellence.
Templeton: Building on the momentum from these awards, Templeton is committed to continuing its tradition of delivering high-quality, design-forward developments across New Zealand. Stay tuned for upcoming releases and community-focused projects that redefine urban living.
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