Pool of the Year Winners 2025

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Written By Kim Manunui

Winning Pool the Year is not just about aesthetics – though of course that's one of the key considerations. Other factors include innovative pool design, usability, materials, landscaping, and cohesiveness. So let's round up this year's Pool of the Year winners – and what makes them so special.

A Treetop Oasis: Platinum Pool of the Year Winner 2025

Congratulations to Mayfair Pools Northland – Ultra Custom Pools, this year’s winner of the 2025 Platinum Pool of the Year award. A treetop oasis that brings bold engineering together with pure elegance.

Designed to complement the home's striking architecture while embracing its natural surroundings, this innovative pool maximises both function and beauty. The cantilevered structure mirrors the balcony's sleek lines, creating a cohesive, floating effect that enhances the entire living space. With every swim, the view takes centre stage — an uninterrupted panorama of nature, framed by inspired design.

Love this pool? Dive into the details here.

 

Rising to the Challenge: Gold Pool of the Year Winner 2025

Designed to work around a council easement and an elevated site, this Murrays Bay pool built by Mayfair Pools Auckland West & North features a cantilevered weir, custom privacy wall, and seamless integration with the upper deck.

The result is a private, elevated retreat that makes the most of the view—without compromising on form or function.

Love this pool? Dive into the details here.

 

Multi-zoned Pool for active family Living: Silver Pool of the Year 2025

Designed for family fitness and relaxation with impeccable style, this clever multi-zone pool includes a lap lane, recreation area, elevated spa, and bridge-access cabana—brought together by beautiful decking, neutral tiling, and twin waterfalls cascading over dramatic walls.

This sophisticated pool build by Mayfair Pools Auckland West & North was designed to do it all—combine fitness, family fun, and design flair in one cohesive space.

Love this pool? Dive into the details here.

 

Twice the Paradise: Commercial Pool of the Year 2025

Mayfair Northland gave the Sunset Resort’s two pools a much-needed refresh—fixing leaks, adding easy-access steps, and a ramp for everyone to enjoy.

Now surrounded by lush gardens and tropical vibes, the pools are back to their best—perfect for a laid-back escape in paradise (or twice the paradise, in this case).

Love this pool? Dive into the details here.

 

Elevated elegance in the Tuki Tuki Valley: People’s Choice Pool of the Year 2025

Built to match the elegance and sophistication of the architectural home, this streamlined pool beautifully frames the dramatic Tuki Tuki landscape and has won the heart of the people, winning this year’s People’s Choice Pool of the Year award!

Perched above the stunning Tuki Tuki Valley, this pool project was built by Mayfair Pools Hawkes Bay. With soft natural colours, frameless glass, and clean lines, it’s a refined outdoor feature designed for year-round enjoyment and uninterrupted views.

Love this pool? Dive into the details here.

 

A Daunting Pool Renovation: People’s Choice Runner Up 2025

The Coppell family, upon buying their family property in Mapua, inherited an epic, incredibly large – and sadly neglected – swimming pool.

They had unsuccessfully sought a company to undertake the work to refurbish the pool back to its former glory but no-one was willing to take on such a daunting project.

They were then referred to Mayfair Pools Nelson. Never afraid to take on the difficult, Craig, with great enthusiasm took up the challenge! It would prove to be one of the most rewarding projects the team have worked on to date. 

Love this pool? Dive into the details here.

 

A fresh take on a family favourite: Gold Renovation of the Year 2025

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Before

This Waikawa renovation and winner of the Gold Renovation of the Year award transformed an aging concrete pool into a clean, modern outdoor space designed for relaxed family living.

Featuring a durable fibreglass lining, extended lounging step, sleek terrazzo paving, and a fresh deck to the pool house, the result is a low-maintenance, high-impact upgrade made for everyday enjoyment and effortless entertaining. Congratulations to Mayfair Pools Marlborough!

Love this pool? Dive into the details here.

 

A Daunting Pool Renovation: Silver Renovation of the Year 2025

After

Before

The Coppell family, upon buying their family property in Mapua, inherited an epic, incredibly large – and sadly neglected – swimming pool.

They had unsuccessfully sought a company to undertake the work to refurbish the pool back to its former glory but no-one was willing to take on such a daunting project.

They were then referred to Mayfair Pools Nelson. Never afraid to take on the difficult, Craig, with great enthusiasm took up the challenge! It would prove to be one of the most rewarding projects the team have worked on to date. 

Love this pool? Dive into the details here.

 
Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

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And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project.  Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

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