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Water, water EVERYWHERE
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Water, water EVERYWHERE

Choosing to build on the Whitianga Waterways was very much Plan B for one couple, but it now feels like it was meant to be

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1 min  |
June 2023
HOME COMING
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HOME COMING

A cosy coastal retreat evokes nostalgic memories of holidays past while paying homage to its rugged landscape setting

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2 mins  |
June 2023
A labour of love
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A labour of love

A Waihi couple are grateful for the calm after the storm as they enjoy their handcrafted home

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7 mins  |
June 2023
CENTRE STAGE
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CENTRE STAGE

We go behind the scenes to explore an Auckland villa that's home to two power players in New Zealand theatre

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5 mins  |
June 2023
How to organise YOUR PANTRY
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How to organise YOUR PANTRY

The place where we store our groceries can be the most challenging area in the home to keep tidy

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2 mins  |
May 2023
A stitch in time
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A stitch in time

Textile artist Frankie Meaden is not only blooming in real life, but on canvas too

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4 mins  |
May 2023
BUTTER UP
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BUTTER UP

Homeland pastry chef Petra Galler's first cookbook Butter, Butter serves up classics with a European twist

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7 mins  |
May 2023
The best of the brunch
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The best of the brunch

It's easy to show some love and appreciation on Mother's Day

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5 mins  |
May 2023
Nursery tales
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Nursery tales

Gardening author Hilton Carter's latest book Living Wild is all about choosing and styling the right plants for cute kids' spaces

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5 mins  |
May 2023
SOFA, SO GOOD
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SOFA, SO GOOD

Before stamping your style in your living area, bear in mind these useful tips

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5 mins  |
May 2023
Pillow talk
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Pillow talk

Update your bedroom with the latest snoozing space trends for 2023 and beyond

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6 mins  |
May 2023
Home projects
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Home projects

Creating an office out of a small room by utilising built-in furniture, floating shelves and a tidy charging station makes space-saving sense

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3 mins  |
May 2023
Clear as mud
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Clear as mud

How to make a mudroom anytime, anywhere

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3 mins  |
May 2023
LIVING SMALL
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LIVING SMALL

Downsizing was an exercise in space saving and creativity for a Copenhagen mother and her son

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3 mins  |
May 2023
After the flood
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After the flood

What you need to know if your home has been affected by extreme weather events

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2 mins  |
May 2023
INTO THE GROOVE
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INTO THE GROOVE

A kitchen makeover borrows from the past to forge a new, timeless way of living

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3 mins  |
May 2023
HIGH & MIGHTY
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HIGH & MIGHTY

A Christchurch home on a steep site required an innovative design, which meant plenty of sharp angles

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1 min  |
May 2023
The Midas TOUCH
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The Midas TOUCH

A small family who missed Mount Maunganui beach life had big plans for a rundown little bach

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5 mins  |
May 2023
Style shifts
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Style shifts

An interior designer shows how she stamped her mark on a rental property and turned it into home

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5 mins  |
May 2023
Beach, bath & beyond
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Beach, bath & beyond

A former bach had the right flow for modern family life, while the coastal location and backyard sealed the deal

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5 mins  |
May 2023
FRESH INK
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FRESH INK

A hallway gets 'tattooed' with some punchy blue paint

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2 mins  |
April 2023
Simple tasks for easy happiness
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Simple tasks for easy happiness

Are you missing some feel-good factors in your life? Here are eight fun ways to boost your mood

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3 mins  |
April 2023
Petal to the metal
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Petal to the metal

Aucklander Hollie Ryan's pretty creations will bloom forever

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4 mins  |
April 2023
House next door
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House next door

A couple spotted a Californian bungalow near their rental and snapped it up

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5 mins  |
April 2023
Let's get eggs-cited
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Let's get eggs-cited

This fun activity is the perfect way to use up any old nail varnish you have lying around the house

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1 min  |
April 2023
Choc & awe
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Choc & awe

Make like the Easter bunny and indulge yourself with these dreamy treats

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3 mins  |
April 2023
The constant gardener
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The constant gardener

Get your hands dirty over the long Easter weekend and turn your garden into an autumnal happy place

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5 mins  |
April 2023
Fair & square
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Fair & square

Add style and fun to your tween's room that will last into the teen years

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2 mins  |
April 2023
THEN THERE WERE THREE
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THEN THERE WERE THREE

The arrival of their first baby had an Auckland couple on a frantic hunt to buy their first home

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5 mins  |
April 2023
THE SOCIAL NETWORK
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THE SOCIAL NETWORK

A style-savvy couple, with three young children, clicked into cyberspace to help renovate their new city living space

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4 mins  |
April 2023