Three Generations of New Zealand Building

Pukekohe Builders Ltd is a privately owned construction company that commenced operations in 1969. What started as a small family business is now an established company in its third generation, serving Auckland and Waikato.

Our History

First Generation · 1969 – 1995

Where it all started

Hank and Neille Lieshout created Pukekohe Builders Ltd in 1969 as a small family operation. With a handful of carpenters, a stack of timber and a reputation to build, they built one house at a time. Every job was built to high-quality standards that have continued throughout the company’s lifetime.

Second Generation · 1995 – 2026

From a small business to an established company

Over the decades, Pukekohe Builders has grown to deliver residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects across Auckland and Waikato. Clients include homeowners, developers, businesses, local authorities, school boards and government departments.

Third Generation · 2026 – Today

Certified, award-winning, and still family-run

More than 55 years on, we are still family-owned. We are Telarc accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 and are a Registered Master Builders member. Our repeat customers and awards reflect the quality we aim for. In 2026 our Kairāotahi Surf Life Saving Club build won a Gold Award and one of only three Special Awards across 119 projects at the Master Builders Commercial Project Awards.

Our Team

Our on-site team is made up of Licensed Building Practitioners, qualified carpenters and apprentices working through their carpentry qualifications. That means your building is constructed by skilled tradesmen who take pride in their craft.

Each major site is led by a site supervisor or foreman, who manages the tradesmen and liaises with subcontractors. A contracts manager oversees the project, and a full-time office administrator makes sure someone is always there to take your call.

We support our carpenters to keep learning and step up as Site Supervisors and LBPs. This year we introduced a mentoring programme focused on construction knowledge, personal development and leadership. We also bring in outside speakers on topics like mental fitness for our team.

Our Values

Excellence in quality construction

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Ownership & pride in all our actions

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Healthy collaboration in our team

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Developing our community

We create local employment, train apprentices and support the communities we work in.

Leadership enriched

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Leadership

Our Director

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Nikita Lieshout – Director

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