There’s money, glory, and possibly fame (but no pressure).
If your tiny house is looking particularly smug lately, as if it knows it's a bit of a stunner, you might want to pay attention. The 2025 NZ Tiny House Awards are officially open, and your delightful little dwelling could be about to have its moment.
Whether it’s a polished commercial build, a one-of-a-kind DIY creation made with more elbow grease than budget, or something so jaw-droppingly clever it deserves its own Netflix special, this is your time. These awards are here to celebrate the quirky, the beautiful, the practical, and the downright genius of tiny house living in Aotearoa.
Let’s talk logistics (briefly, promise).🏆 Entries are open until 22 July 2025.
🎉 Winners announced at the Tiny House Expo at Mystery Creek on the 31 October. 💰Cash prizes! Every category winner gets $500, and the big kahuna, Tiny House of the Year, walks away with $2,000 and eternal glory (well, at least a very nice certificate and a fanfare from us).
This year’s categories:
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Best Commercial Build
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Most Creative Design
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Best DIY Build
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People’s Choice
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Tiny House of the Year
And here’s the lovely part: it’s free to enter. We just ask for thoughtful answers, clear photos, and real insights about your build. We're not interested in generic marketing waffle about what your business could do. We want to know exactly what you did. If the question asks how your home is sustainable, we don’t want “it’s sustainable” and a sad tumbleweed rolling by, we want the juicy details on how! (Enter here https://nztinyhouseawards.co.nz/).
Not only do these awards shine a spotlight on incredible Kiwi craftsmanship and innovation, but they’re also a way to inspire others, grow the tiny house movement, and maybe, just maybe, make your neighbours quietly jealous (in a nice way).
And a giant thank you to our major sponsor, Tiny Towing Solutions, who are absolute legends in making these awards possible. So go on, enter your build, or if it’s not quite finished yet, send this to someone who’s already living in a tiny house that deserves a round of applause. Because let’s face it, when it comes to homes with heart, brains, and clever use of space, New Zealand tiny houses are leading the charge.
