How kiwi backyards are being reimagined for play

Landscaping in New Zealand is evolving rapidly – and GameOn Turf and Court Kings are helping landscapers deliver the change

For many, gone are the days when a backyard meant only grass and gardens. Across New Zealand, homeowners are looking to transform ordinary outdoor spaces into dynamic zones for recreation and entertaining. Whether it’s sinking a birdie putt, shooting hoops, or hosting weekend fun, Kiwi backyards are being redesigned with purpose.

Leading the charge is the team behind Court Kings and GameOn Turf – a family of brands specialising in high-performance backyard experiences, which help you bring your client’s vision to life. Together, they deliver everything from full-scale basketball courts to premium putting greens, using durable synthetic turf engineered for year-round play.

As the only artificial turf suppliers accredited by Registered Master Landscapers, their commitment to quality and innovation is setting a national benchmark for recreational landscaping.

As outdoor living continues to evolve, these industry leaders show that landscaping today is about more than just plants and paving. It’s about creating spaces that invite movement, fun, and connection – right outside your own back door.

High+performance putting

Let your clients experience true ball roll, all-weather durability and a stunning finish with GameOn Turf’s expert putting green installations. Selecting the best artificial turf for putting greens is a key decision. Different materials and designs work better, depending on your client’s goals, such as frequent tournaments, casual practice, or guest entertainment.

At GameOn Turf, we offer multiple synthetic golf turf options, each suited for distinct environments and usage levels. Whether your client is seeking a custom golf green design or a straightforward replacement, our team can help you find the right fit. Every product we supply is made for endurance, stands up to heavy foot traffic, and simulates real grass texture, ensuring a smooth roll every time.

Get the perfect green!

Golf lovers share a common dream – to have a putting surface that combines comfort, realistic play and convenience. GameOn Turf has had to search high and low for the perfect

turf and offers the best of the best.

Our putting green products provide the ideal mix of these qualities while cutting back on regular upkeep. Below are a few factors that set our synthetic golf turf apart: Soft Feel: Each blade is designed to deliver a gentle yet sturdy foundation. Your club glides smoothly, allowing you to practice without feeling excessive friction underfoot.

Realistic Putting Speed: Surfaces are calibrated to match the pace of natural greens. You can refine your strokes with confidence, knowing your ball behaves as it would on well-groomed natural grass.

Minimal Maintenance: Traditional lawns often demand frequent watering, trimming and patching. Our low-maintenance golf turf requires less daily attention, freeing you to focus on your short game or attend to other priorities.

Cooling technology

Many artificial putting green installations become warm during sunny days. Our weather-resistant putting surfaces include built-in temperature-control features, which help limit excessive heat by up to 20%, making your green more enjoyable under direct sunlight.

SYNlawn golf® - premier putting

One of our most requested artificial turf options is from SYNLawn Golf®, which has worked with some of golf’s greatest minds – including golf guru and former NASA physicist Dave Pelz – to develop the most realistic performing synthetic gold grasses available.

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, SYNLawn Golf® offers different options to suit your client: For tee lines: Ideal for golfers working on their approach, Tee Strike is made using dense nylon fibres which won’t grab the clubhead and allow for use of golf tees just as you would on any golf course tee box or driving range.

For real golf: Created to replicate the conditions found during all phases of the game, the synthetic golf grass simulates all the elements found on courses at the tournament level.

For real fun: Having a beautiful green in the backyard can not only help your client’s game, it can also serve as a great space for entertainment. Think competing against friends at a BBQ, or teaching kids to play instead of mowing the lawn.

NZ's ultimate outdoor basketball court experience

New Zealand-owned Court Kings delivers an all-inclusive experience. Whether your client is after a single or multiple basketball, netball or multisport court/s. We will custom design, construct and install the court of your dreams!

We use only use premium products that are made to last, from the exclusive all-weather ProBaller court turf to the Goalrilla Hoops and accessories.

Our courts are perfect for residential backyards, schools, council parks, or even a breakout space in a commercial work environment. Our highly experienced team of experts ensure that at every stage of the process you are in the best possible hands.

Led by Managing Director Bevan Williamson, who has 15+ years’ experience in artificial turf design and installation across Europe, Australasia and the Pacific; and Hayden Allen, a New Zealand former professional basketball player, who played close to 300 games in his NBL career, you can be assured of a great result.

We work nationwide and are always happy to provide a free, no obligation quote, so get in touch to ensure your project meets your client’s needs.

www.gameonturf.co.nz